Chicken with Garden Salsa for Two

Name: Chicken with Garden Salsa for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice; 1-1/4 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 medium tomato, chopped; 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 slice Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, halved

“Fresh chiles vary greatly in taste and price. A fruity serrano gives this dish authentic Mexican flavor, but jalapenos cost less and are more commonly available. To save time, use canned tomatoes and corn in the salsa.” Mary Relyea - Canastota, NY

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 slice Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, halved

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Set aside 3 tablespoons. Pour remaining lime juice mixture into a resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the corn, tomato, pepper, green onion, cumin and 2 tablespoons reserved lime juice mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting twice with remaining lime juice mixture.
Top with cheese; grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 231 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chicken with Garden Salsa in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009