Description
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a bright and zesty dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table any time of year. This grilled chicken is marinated in a vibrant blend of lime and cilantro, then topped with a creamy avocado salsa for an explosion of flavor and texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe offers a healthy meal option that is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it over fresh greens, alongside rice, or tucked into warm tortillas for a delightful meal that celebrates freshness and taste.
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 pepper
- 1 1/2 medium avocados (diced)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (for salsa)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Avocado Salsa: In another bowl, combine diced avocados, tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice. Gently mix; season with salt.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil. Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F).
- Serve: Slice the grilled chicken and top with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Allowing the chicken to marinate longer will enhance its flavor. For added spice in the salsa, consider mixing in diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.