Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Enjoy succulent grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken with refreshing avocado salsa. This quick recipe is perfect for dinner—try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing grill)
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
- 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 to remove harsh bite)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to the marinade. Ensure they are well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together diced avocados, chopped tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice. Gently fold until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush with olive oil to prevent sticking. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm topped with avocado salsa and additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg