Description
This Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant dish that combines zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick and easy to make, delivering nourishment and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Cilantro
- Limes
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Salt and Pepper
- Ripe Avocados
- Small Red Onion
- Tomato
- Extra Lime Juice
- Salt for Salsa
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare avocado salsa by mixing diced avocados, red onion, tomato, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with avocado salsa and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
Best when using fresh lime juice for marinating.
Allow chicken to rest after grilling for optimal juiciness.
Store leftover salsa in an airtight container and consume within two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg