Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Radish Salsa

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Fresh salsa dresses up grilled chicken--or any other meat for that matter--in this healthy chicken dinner recipe. Want an island vibe? Swap mango for the cucumber and lime juice for the rice vinegar.

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As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 4 "thin-cut" boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets (4 ounces each), trimmed

  • ½ cup finely diced seeded English cucumber

  • ½ cup finely diced radishes

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, coriander and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush on both sides of chicken.

  3. Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes total. (Alternatively, cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.)

  4. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, radishes, mint and vinegar in a medium bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the chicken.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193 Calories
10g Fat
2g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 piece chicken & 1/4 cup salsa
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 47%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Vitamin A 261IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Folate 15mcg 4%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 275mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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