Chicken with Citrus Salsa Recipe

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Topped with tart citrus and sweet honey salsa, this tender grilled chicken is an attractive entree. The mouthwatering recipe comes from Molly Slosson of Westport, Washington.—Molly Slosson, Westport, Washington

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Chicken with Citrus Salsa Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1 cup pink grapefruit sections
2/3 cup orange sections
1/2 medium lemon, peeled and cut into sections
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash onion powder
Dash garlic powder
Dash dried oregano
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the grapefruit, orange and lemon. Combine the cilantro, lime juice, honey, lime peel and cayenne; stir into fruit mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano; sprinkle over chicken.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup salsa equals 206 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 359 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Chicken with Citrus Salsa in Light & Tasty August/September 2006, p63