Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Melon Salsa

By myoung

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

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

3. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/2 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.