Agave-lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove finely minced garlic
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 cup pitted cherries, quartered
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• juice of one lime
• salt

Recipe

• 1 to make the marinade: place chicken in a ziplock bag. in a bowl whisk together marinade ingredients. pour mixture over the chicken and reseal, squeezing out excessive air. allow to marinate at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• 2 to make the cherry salsa: mix ingredients and set aside. serve over or along side the chicken.
• 3 to finish: preheat grill to medium high heat. once preheated, brush grill lightly with olive oil. place chicken (if desired lightly season) on grill and cook (with lid closed) 5-8 minutes per side until juices run clear (depending on thickness).