Chicken With Garden Salsa Recipe

Name: Chicken With Garden Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 slices Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, halved

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 slices Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, halved

1
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Set aside 5 tablespoons. Pour remaining lime juice mixture into a resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the corn, tomato, pepper, green onion, cumin and 3 tablespoons reserved lime juice mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
3
Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0, basting twice with remaining lime juice mixture.
4
Top with cheese; grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Garden Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Garden Salsa

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Variations & substitutions

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