Sunday, August 30, 2009

Spiced Chicken with Melon Salsa

This recipe is delicious. The salsa is the BEST part!

Ingredients:

Spiced Chicken:
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
boneless skinless chicken breast
olive oil

Salsa:
* 1/3 cup each: cantaloupe & honeydew (you could add watermelon too - I didn't have any)
* 1 green onion, finely chopped
* 2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
* 2 teaspoons honey
fresh chopped mint - to your taste
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel

Procedure:
1. In a small bowl combine the salt, Old Bay, nutmeg and pepper flakes.
2. Mix with some olive oil.
3. Spread all over chicken with a silicone basting brush.
4. Grill or broil chicken breasts.
5. Combine all salsa ingredients and serve with spiced chicken.