Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines grilled chicken marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro, topped with a creamy avocado salsa. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal quick meal option for busy weeknights. Enjoy the bright taste of summer in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 to taste
- 1 1/2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (rinsed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over chicken and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- While grilling, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing diced avocados, tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and lime juice in another bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F), let it rest briefly before slicing. Serve topped with avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg