Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. Grilled to perfection, the marinated chicken breasts are complemented by a refreshing avocado salsa bursting with zesty lime and fresh herbs. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for grilling)
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 medium avocados (diced)
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (rinsed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, combine avocado, tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, and lime juice in another bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve grilled chicken topped with avocado salsa and additional cilantro as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 72mg