Wednesday, February 3, 2010

GOURMET FRIDAYS GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HONEYDEW SALSA

WEEK 9! GRILLED CHICKEN W/HONEYDEW SALSA...
Since I'm on a weight-watchers kick, all the recipes that Chef Doug gives me will be healthier and hopefully low on points from now on...Today's zesty blend is honeydew-licious!...Dear taste buds, get ready to salsa!




*****Wifey gave it 5 spatulas!******
Here's the video of WEEK 9:
http://www.vimeo.com/9190194

Alright, here's the recipe:

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Honeydew Salsa
yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups finely diced peeled seeded honeydew or other melon
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded serrano chile
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Preparation:
Combine diced melon, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, finely diced red onion, lime juice, olive oil, grated lime peel, and chopped serrano chile in medium bowl. Toss to blend flavors. Season melon salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
Spray grill with nonstick vegetable oil spray; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill chicken breasts until skin is crisp and brown and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Slice chicken breasts and arrange on plates. Top with melon salsa and cilantro leaves and serve.

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