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Chicken with Citrus Salsa

Chicken with Citrus Salsa
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
2 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

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
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Chicken with Citrus Salsa (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
  • Serve with salsa. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition 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.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013