One night when we were on Leg 1 of our trip (visiting my parents), I made this. It was so delicious and refreshing and healthy that I couldn’t wait to make it again. The salsa sounds a tiny bit weird, but it’s delicious–I mean, if you’re not keen on fruit and meat (I do know that’s a “thing”), this might not be your thing, but it’s so super easy and it’s just feel-good food, especially as we get into the summer months. And…the most miraculous thing of all…both of my older kids love it. Like they eat it without complaining/crying/predicting their imminent death. For the chicken, you’re going to need a pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts, limes, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Yes, I do realize that I’ve forgotten, like, 52 of the ingredients in the marinade. Can we still be friends? Anyway, rinse the chicken and place in a large Ziploc bag.
Whisk together the remaining chicken ingredients in a small mixing bowl and pour it over the chicken. Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, no longer than 24 hours. An hour before serving, dice 2/3 cup each of cantaloupe and honeydew, 1/3 cup each of red onion and seeded, peeled cucumber, some chopped mint and seeded jalapeno, the zest and juice of a lime, and some sugar (or honey or agave), salt, and pepper in a small-medium mixing bowl.
Stir to combine and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve the chicken.
To cook the chicken, preheat a grill to medium heat. Cook over medium flame/coals for about 7 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with salsa. Makes 4 servings.
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