CHICKEN WITH GARDEN SALSA FOR TWO

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"Fresh chiles vary greatly in taste and price. A fruity serrano gives this dish authentic Mexican flavor, but jalapenos cost less and are more commonly available. To save time, use canned tomatoes and corn in the salsa." Mary Relyea - Canastota, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 slice Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Set aside 3 tablespoons. Pour remaining lime juice mixture into a resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the corn, tomato, pepper, green onion, cumin and 2 tablespoons reserved lime juice mixture. Cover and refrigerate., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting twice with remaining lime juice mixture., Top with cheese; grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rao Aqib
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Jabeda Bithi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish! The salsa was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Arjun Magar
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the salsa was delicious.


Ranaldo Daley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ali afridi
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Julia Hay
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the salsa is packed with vegetables.


Timi Obisesan
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the salsa was flavorful.


raetherazor
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Madisyn Sarosky
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Hassan Baacha
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I'm not a big fan of salsa, but I loved this dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Shabaz Hamid
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salsa was delicious.


Sindiswa Sereko
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Evelyn Beauchamp
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Janet John
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the salsa was flavorful.


Dewli Sanjana
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The salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but the chicken was delicious.


Safyan Warraich
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dreykhan Te Atua
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect accompaniment.


Surrae Powers st.charles
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This chicken dish was a hit! The salsa was flavorful and fresh, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.