Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Glaze and Feta
Christine Pittman
Give plain grilled chicken the boot with this tasty new twist using watermelon juice and apple jelly to create a sweet new glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 306 kcal
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice
- 1/2 cup apple jelly
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 4 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 cups arugula
- 1 cup small-diced watermelon
Heat juice in small pot on high until reduced by half. Add apple jelly and whisk until combined. Add lime juice, oregano and salt. Pour half into separate bowl for salad. Set both aside.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on grill and cook 4 minutes and flip. Baste tops of chicken with watermelon glaze and cook 4 minutes. Flip and baste tops with glaze. Cook another 2-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through Remove from grill and top with feta.
Serve with arugula topped with watermelon and drizzled with unused glaze from second bowl.
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 812IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, chicken recipes, dinner recipes, feta, watermelon