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Overhead photo of grilled honey lime chicken with a bowl of watermelon salsa, squeezed lime halves and jalapaños behind the chicken. A bunch of cilantro next to the chicken.
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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, grilled chicken, honey lime chicken, watermelon salsa
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g