Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
This Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa is a festive and refreshing dish perfect for a celebration. Juicy grilled chicken breasts are topped with a vibrant watermelon salsa, combining sweet, savory, and spicy flavors for a delightful summer meal.
Equipment
- 1 Grill for cooking chicken
- 1 Small bowl for mixing seasoning
- 1 Medium bowl for mixing salsa
- 1 Knife and cutting board for chopping ingredients
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons for measuring ingredients
- 1 Tongs for grilling chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Watermelon Salsa:
- 2 cups watermelon diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the watermelon salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve the grilled chicken breasts topped with the watermelon salsa.
- Enjoy your festive Fourth of July meal!
Notes
- You can add other fruits to the salsa, such as mango or pineapple, for a tropical twist.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Leftover salsa can be served with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.