Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, lightly charred chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lime mixture, paired with a creamy avocado salsa that enhances every bite. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, this dish can be served over rice, in tacos, or as a salad topping. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Avocado Salsa: 1 1/2 avocados, 2 Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onion, 1 clove garlic, and lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Make the avocado salsa by gently mixing diced avocados, chopped tomatoes, rinsed red onion, minced garlic, and lime juice; season with salt.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Grill each chicken breast for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing and top with avocado salsa before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg