Montreal Salsa Chicken Recipe

Fire up the grill for this vibrant and flavorful Montreal Salsa Chicken! A quick and easy recipe inspired by a classic, this dish features juicy grilled chicken breasts coated in a zesty Montreal seasoning and basted with a homemade salsa mixture. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend BBQ. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 44 mins
Calories 207.1 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Montreal Salsa Chicken

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How to Make Montreal Salsa Chicken

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. Season 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Generously sprinkle chicken with 2 tablespoons Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of your favorite salsa, 1/4 cup apricot preserves (or other fruit preserves), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  5. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. During the last 3 minutes of grilling, brush chicken generously with the salsa mixture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g