Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Name: Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce with garlic; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Salsa:; 2 cups diced seeded watermelon; 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine); 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; Remaining ingredients:; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; Cilantro sprigs (optional); Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

Chicken:
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce with garlic
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salsa:
2 cups diced seeded watermelon
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Remaining ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

1
To prepare chicken, combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
2
Prepare grill.
3
To prepare salsa, combine watermelon and next 8 ingredients (through jalapeno); cover and chill until ready to serve.
4
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Cut chicken diagonally across grain into thin slices; serve with salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce with garlic, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon 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.

Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa

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