Name: Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari (gluten free); 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; 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

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Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa is perfect for summer! Juicy, flavorful marinated chicken topped with sweet and spicy watermelon salsa is a satisfying and simple meal the whole family will love!

Can you believe we’re just a few days away from August? Just a friendly reminder that August is still summer. I’ve been seeing way more fall and pumpkin recipes being promoted and the Halloween candy is already in some stores. I hate that! There’s still plenty of summer left. The last time I checked, fall doesn’t start until September 22nd.

Anyways, if you’re a fan of summer and not pushing seasons like I am, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing a super summery recipe, Grilled Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa. I’ve made a lot of fruit salsas in the past. I absolutely love this Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa. However, this was my first time making watermelon salsa and I’m obsessed!

Ingredients Needed to Make Honey Lime Chicken with Watermelon Salsa

Chicken breasts
Limes
Honey
Soy sauce or tamari (gluten free)
Garlic
Cumin
Watermelon
Jalapeño
Cilantro
Red onion

How to Make Honey Lime Chicken and Watermelon Salsa

Combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic and cumin together and pour the marinade into a freezer size resealable bag. Add in the chicken breasts, press out all the air, seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for a couple hours.
After the chicken has marinated, heat the grill to approximately 400° F. Spray the grates with cooking oil and place the chicken on them. Grill for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160-165° F. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting it.
While the chicken is grilling dice the watermelon and put it in a large bowl. Add a minced jalapeño, diced red onion and chopped cilantro to the watermelon. Squeeze lime juice over the salsa and a sprinkle of salt. Be sure to taste for seasoning. Serve the chicken topped with the salsa or on the side.

How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

Pick up the watermelon. It should feel heavier than it looks no matter what the size. This applies to any melon as well as winter squash.
Look for a field spot. This spot is lighter and yellowish color and the spot where the watermelon was resting on the ground. It indicates that it spent more time on the vine getting sweet. If there isn’t a spot or if the spot is white, the watermelon was probably picked too early and is underripe.
Tap or knock on the watermelon. The surface should be hard and your knuckles should bounce back after giving it a knock.
Pick out a watermelon that has a dull appearance versus a shiny one. Shiny indicates that it’s underripe.

Serving Suggestions

Serving the grilled honey lime chicken with watermelon salsa on it’s own is great on it’s own, but if you want to add some carbs to the meal, here are a few suggestions.