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Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Melon Salsa

Cooking Light JUNE 2010

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half and about 1/2 cup salsa)
Total:28 Minutes

Ingredients

2/3 cup (1/2-inch) cubed honeydew melon
2/3 cup (1/2-inch) cubed cantaloupe
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 jalapeÃ±o 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

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

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

3. 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.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 255
Fat: 8.6g
Saturated fat: 1.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.7g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
Protein: 35.1g
Carbohydrate: 8.1g
Fiber: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 94mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Sodium: 327mg
Calcium: 29mg

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