Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Melon Salsa

By á-49169

Cucumber melon salsa makes this grilled chicken fresh and tasty any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup cubed honeydew melon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2/3 cup cubed cantaloupe, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/3 cup diced peeled English cucumber
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon light agave nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• Cooking spray
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

Combine first 10 ingredients; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tossing well to combine.

Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with salsa; garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.