Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
Delight your taste buds with Grilled Honey Lime Chicken topped with a refreshing Watermelon Salsa. This vibrant dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal meal for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. The juicy marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and paired with a light, zesty salsa that elevates each bite. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with healthy ingredients, ensuring you can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups diced watermelon
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a resealable bag with the marinade and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Preheat grill to 400°F. Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 160–165°F. Allow resting for five minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, mix watermelon, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl for the salsa. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve sliced grilled chicken topped generously with watermelon salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg