Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant dish that promises a burst of fresh flavors in every bite. The marinated chicken, infused with zesty lime and aromatic cilantro, is grilled to perfection, ensuring a tender and juicy texture. Topped with a refreshing avocado salsa made from ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions, this meal is not only delicious but also nutritious. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or meal prep throughout the week. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy this delightful recipe any night of the week.
- 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 bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix diced avocados, chopped tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice to make the salsa.
- Preheat the grill and cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before topping with avocado salsa and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg