Description
This Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa combines irresistible flavor with simple prep. Perfect for a quick dinner, this delightful dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 lime, juiced for salsa
- Salt, to taste for salsa
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, red onion, tomato, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with avocado salsa.
Notes
Allow chicken to cool completely before refrigerating leftovers in an airtight container.
Consider doubling the avocado salsa for a delicious dip with tortilla chips.
For optimal freshness, prepare the avocado salsa just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg