Chicken Poppers with Black Bean and Watermelon Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
l/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 frozen cream cheese stuffed jalapeno poppers, thawed
Black Bean and Watermelon Salsa: recipe follows
Dressing: recipe follows
1 cup finely crushed salsa-flavored tortilla chips
cilantro sprigs

Cooking Instructions

Between 2 sheets plastic wrap, place chicken and gently pound to even thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 1 jalapeno popper on small end of each chicken breast half; roll up, tucking in ends. Make Salsa, using 1/2 for Dressing and reserving remainder. Dip chicken, first in Dressing and then in crushed tortilla chips. Place in greased shallow baking dish and bake about 30 minutes in 350 degree F. oven or until chicken is browned and fork tender. Serve topped with Black Bean and Watermelon Salsa and garnished with cilantro sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

Black Bean and Watermelon Salsa: Mix together 1 can black beans, drained; 1 cup chopped and seeded watermelon; 1/4 cup diced red onion.

Dressing: Mix together juice 1 lime; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup