Cantaloupe Salsa With Grilled Chicken
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
Cantaloupe Salsa
- 2 cups cantaloupe seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Smoked Paprika Grilled Chicken
- 2 lbs. chicken breasts sliced into thirds lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the diced cantaloupe, red pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and mint.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa and drizzle the olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the Chicken,
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat - around 400° F. Clean the grill and oil the grates.
- Slice the chicken into thrids to have 1/4" breast pieces. Brush with olive oil.
- Combine the paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix onto both sides of the chicken breasts, using your fingers to rub it in thoroughly.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165° F with an internal thermometer.
- Plate the chicken and serve with the cantaloupe salsa.