Cajun Chicken with Watermelon Mint Salsa

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Serving: 6

Watermelon and fresh herbs come together for a delicious topping on this chicken.

Recipe from The National Watermelon Promotion Board. For other watermelon recipes, visit their website.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Rinse fresh produce.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together watermelon, lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, mint and scallions. Cover and refrigerate salsa until ready to serve.

4. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and paprika. Coat both sides of chicken breasts with spice mixture and discard any remaining spices. Wash hands after handling raw chicken

5. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add chicken and cook on both sides until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.

6. Remove chicken from pan and top with prepared watermelon salsa to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
180 calories
6 g fat
0.5 g saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
73 mg sodium
6 g carbohydrates
1 g fiber
27 g protein