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Minted Melon Grilled Chicken Breasts

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Submitted by: roxiechan

 

A great low fat grilled chicken with a wonderful fresh fruit salsa and a hint of mint.
 

Ingredients

  • Rub:
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound total
  • Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup mint jelly, melted
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • Melon Relish:
  • 1 cup small dice cantalope melon
  • 1 cup small dice honeydew melon
  • 2 Tbsp minced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp snipped mint leaves
  • 2 Tbsp minced crystallized ginger
  • 1 small stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp grated lime peel
  • garnish- mint sprigs

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Method

Combine the ingredients for the rub and coat the chicken. Combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl. Put 1 Tbsp of the glaze into a medium bowl along with the ingredients for the relish. Mix well and place on a serving platter. Place the chicken breasts on an oiled grill rack over medium high heat 4-6 inches from the heat source. Cook 5-7 minutes per side or till the chicken tests done (165 degrees). During the last 2 minutes of cooking brush each side of the breasts with glaze and cook 1 more minute per side. Arrange the glazed chicken on top of the relish. Garnish wit mint sprigs.

 

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Number of Servings: Serves 4

 

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