Spiced Chicken with Melon Salsa

Name: Spiced Chicken with Melon Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); SALSA:; 1/3 cup each diced cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon; 2 tablespoons diced celery; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint; 2 teaspoons chopped crystallized ginger; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

Both sweet and spicy, this summery entree from Roxanne Chan of Albany, California can be grilled or broiled. “It’s nutritious and delicious, “ says Roxanne. “To speed up preparation, I buy a container of mixed melon pieces at the supermarket.”

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
SALSA:
1/3 cup each diced cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon
2 tablespoons diced celery
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger, nutmeg and pepper flakes; rub over chicken.
Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 6 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 225 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Spice Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Minted Melon Relish in Cooking for 2 Summer 2007