Post by Loupy on Jun 11, 2011 21:38:14 GMT -7
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Watermelon-Jalapeno Salsa
Photo & styling by: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Sweet watermelon perfectly complements the earthy spices—oregano, chili powder, and cumin— used to marinate juicy chicken breasts.
YIELD: 4 servings
(serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1 cup salsa)
COURSE:Main Dishes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled ripe mango
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
Add chicken to bag; seal.
Marinate in refrigerator up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare grill.
Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
Grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients.
Serve watermelon mixture with chicken.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 304
Fat: 8.3g
Saturated fat: 1.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
Protein: 40.7g
Carbohydrate: 15.9g
Fiber: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 108mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Sodium: 540mg
Calcium: 44mg
David Bonom, Cooking Light
AUGUST 2007
Copyright © 2011 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All Rights Reserved
Photo & styling by: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Sweet watermelon perfectly complements the earthy spices—oregano, chili powder, and cumin— used to marinate juicy chicken breasts.
YIELD: 4 servings
(serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1 cup salsa)
COURSE:Main Dishes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup (1/2-inch) cubed peeled ripe mango
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
Add chicken to bag; seal.
Marinate in refrigerator up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare grill.
Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
Grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients.
Serve watermelon mixture with chicken.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 304
Fat: 8.3g
Saturated fat: 1.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
Protein: 40.7g
Carbohydrate: 15.9g
Fiber: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 108mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Sodium: 540mg
Calcium: 44mg
David Bonom, Cooking Light
AUGUST 2007
Copyright © 2011 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All Rights Reserved
