Watermelon Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Eager to start grilling this season? Warmer weather means it’s a great time to sit outside and enjoy a healthy lunch or dinner. This chicken recipe gives you a perfect reason to get the grill fired up!

Watermelon pieces add juicy sweetness to grilled chicken. Balsamic glaze with honey gives it a tangy flavor. And some of these ingredients have the added benefit of supporting cognitive function!

As the main ingredient, chicken provides choline, which may support memory  and cognitive function. It also has vitamin B6 for even more cognitive support.

The olive oil in this recipe contains antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids. These kinds of nutrients may offer cognitive support.

What about watermelon? This seasonal fruit has antioxidants, like beta carotene and lycopene, that might also help support cognitive function.

You can easily make this recipe on your grill when the weather cooperates. What if it’s rainy? Just make this delicious recipe on your stovetop!

Keep in mind that you can get a head start and make the glaze a couple of days beforehand. Just store it in your fridge until you’re ready to use it.

Servings: 4-6

Prep time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

 Chicken Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Balsamic Glaze Ingredients

• 2 cups diced seedless watermelon
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt

Cooking Directions

• Combine chicken, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and red pepper in a bowl
• Coat chicken, then marinate for an hour
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat
• Combine lime juice, watermelon, balsamic vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and salt in a blender
• Blend glaze ingredients until smooth
• Pour glaze into saucepan and boil on high heat
• Reduce heat to medium, then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes
• Place chicken on the grill
• Cover and grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes
• Flip chicken, brush with glaze, cover, and grill for 2 to 3 minutes
• Brush with glaze again, and grill chicken for another 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked
• Remove chicken from the grill, and wait about 5 minutes before serving
• Brush with more glaze if desired, or serve the rest of the glaze separately for dipping

Whether you fire up the grill or make this recipe on the stove, it’s a great way to get important nutrients for your brain!

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