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Spicy Lime Marinade
- 3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)
- Zest and juice of 1 lime, approximately (2 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha Sauce
- ¼ tsp Salt (1 mL)
- ¼ tsp pepper (1 mL)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (500 g)
Grilled Pitas
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 4 pitas
- 4 cups of 1/2” cubed watermelon (1 L)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (125 mL)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish (125mL)
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Spicy Lime Marinade
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together canola oil, lime juice, Sriracha, salt and pepper.
- Place mixture into a plastic resealable bag and add chicken.
- Seal bag and ensure chicken is evenly coated in marinade; place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard any remaining marinade.
- Preheat barbecue. Lightly oil grates before grilling chicken. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes a side or until reach an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes; chop into chunks.
Grilled Pitas
- Brush pitas with canola oil and grill for about 2 minutes a side.
- Remove from heat and cut each pita into quarters.
To Assemble
- In the center of each plate, place 4 pita quarters. Top with watermelon, torn mint leaves, feta and chicken. Serve immediately.
Watermelon Chicken Bruschetta
Enjoy this appetizer outside on the deck this summer. The freshness of the watermelon and mint combined with marinated Sriracha chicken on a grilled pita make this a sweet and spicy kicker!
- Makes
- 4
Nutritional Analysis
- Serving Size
- 1 1/2 cup
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 483
- Total Fat
- 20 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 113 mg
- Sodium
- 50 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 50 mg
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sugars
- 13 g
- Protein
- 32 g
- Potassium
- 408 mg