Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Cherry Salsa

Tart, sweet and spicy - what’s not to like?

Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Cherry Salsa

Servings:
1 Vegetable
1 Protein
1 Fruit

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients: 
1 clove Garlic, chopped
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Lime Zest
¼ cup fresh Lime Juice divided, plus wedges for serving
Freshly ground Black Pepper
1 serving Chicken Breast, Boneless and Skinless
9 medium Cherries, pitted and chopped
1 small Shallot, chopped
½ Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped

Preparation:
Combine garlic, chili powder, 3 tablespoons oil, lime zest and 2 tablespoons juice, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top bag. Add chicken, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate, in the refrigerator, 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, combine cherries, shallot, jalapeño, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a bowl. Season with pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.

Heat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat, covered, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.