The chicken is tender, juicy, and the EASY salsa made with watermelon, mango, and mint adds so much fresh FLAVOR!! Healthy, FAST, EASY, zero cleanup, perfect for backyard barbecues or easy weeknight dinners!!
2 to 3tablespoonslemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 to 3tablespoonssrirachaoptional and to taste for a spicier result
2 to 4clovesgarlicfinely minced or pressed
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts tenders
Salsa
2cupswatermelondiced small
1cupmangodiced small (fresh is best but frozen can be substituted)
2 to 4tablespoonsfresh mintfinely minced or to taste
2 to 3tablespoonsfresh lime juice
1or 2 jalapeno peppers finely minced with seeds removedoptional and to taste
1 to 2teaspoonshoneyor to taste
½teaspoonkosher saltplus more to taste if desired
Instructions
For the Chicken:
To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients, seal bag, and squish the contents around so chicken is evenly coated.
Place bag in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is great if you can plan ahead).
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (or indoor grill pan) and grill the chicken for about 7 minutes, or until done; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
Garnish with the salsa and serve immediately.
For the Salsa:
To a large bowl, add all ingredients, stir to combine, taste and add additional salt, lime juice, mint, etc. if desired. Cover and chill until ready to serve. *
Chicken adapted from Honey Barbecue Grilled Chicken
Notes
*Note that the salt will cause the watermelon and mango to release their juices so I don't recommend making this salsa too far in advance, maybe 4 hours in advance max.
Chicken is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Extra salsa will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days, noting it will continue to become more watery and juicy as time passes.