Description
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The grilled chicken breasts are marinated in fresh lime juice and cilantro, then topped with a refreshing avocado salsa that adds a burst of color and taste. This meal not only delights the palate but also looks stunning on the plate. Quick to prepare and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a family-friendly recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 medium avocados (ripe but semi-firm, diced)
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (rinsed under cool water)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, brushing it with olive oil.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced avocados, tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and lime juice in another bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve sliced chicken topped with avocado salsa and garnish with additional cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg