Description
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa. Juicy chicken paired with creamy salsa makes for a perfect quick dinner or BBQ hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 limes (juiced, about 1/4 cup juice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- 1 lime (juiced, for salsa)
- Salt (to taste, for salsa)
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes in the mixture for best flavor.
- Prepare avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, red onion, tomato, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve topped with avocado salsa.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it moist; a meat thermometer is recommended.
Fresh lime juice is essential for the best flavor in both the marinade and salsa.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg