Description
This Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delightful dish that combines fresh flavors, simple preparation, and nutritious ingredients, perfect for any gathering or quick meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (6 oz each)
- Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- Limes (for juicing)
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ripe Avocados (diced)
- Red Onion (diced)
- Tomato (diced)
- Extra Lime Juice (for salsa)
- Salt (for salsa)
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade with cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocado, red onion, tomato, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Serve topped with avocado salsa and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and ripe avocados for the best flavor.
Marinate chicken in advance for deeper flavor penetration.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg