Lemon Pepper Chicken with Summertime Fruit Salsa

A salsa of summery fruits gives this grilled chicken dish lots of color and flavor.

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Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
8

Ingredients 

FOR THE SALSA:
2 cups coarsely chopped watermelon
4 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 nectarines, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup finely chopped red onion
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE CHICKEN:
4 packages (10 ounces) Chicken Breast Tenders

Instructions 

Combine all salsa ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

When ready to serve, prepare grill. Position grill rack about 6 inches above coals (or heat source). Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Light coals/preheat.

Place chicken on grill rack over glowing coals. Grill for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked.

To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup of salsa over each chicken breast.

Tips 

One medium lime yields 1 to 2 tablespoons juice. The salsa may be made up to 8 hours ahead.

Variations 

Peaches may be substituted for the nectarines. More jalapenos may also be added for more heat.

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      8
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      225
    • Calories from Fat 
      13%
    • Total Fat 
      4g
    • Saturated Fat 
      1g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      23g
    • Protein 
      31g
    • Sugars 
      19g
    • Cholesterol 
      81mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      3g
    • Sodium 
      808mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      10%
    • Vitamin C 
      80%
    • Calcium 
      2%
    • Iron 
      2%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Fruit 
      1.5
    • Very Lean Meat 
      4
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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