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Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa

Juicy, flavorful marinated chicken topped with sweet and spicy watermelon salsa is a satisfying and simple meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Honey Lime Chicken
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, or tamari
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Watermelon Salsa
  • 3 cups diced watermelon
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the marinade into a resealable freezer bag along with the chicken. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal it. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for two hours.
  2. Preheat your grill to 400° F. Spray the grates with oil and place the chicken on them. Grill for 6-8 minutes and then flip and grill another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160-165° F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.
  3. While the chicken is grill make the salsa. Combine the watermelon, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and taste. Adjust as needed. Serve on top or alongside the grilled chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.