Description
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a quick and healthy low-carb dinner featuring juicy cilantro lime chicken and fresh salsa. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
Chicken:
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Avocado Salsa:
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 large or 2 small tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pound chicken breasts or slice them evenly. Coat with marinade and let sit for 30 mins to 12 hrs.
Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high. Grill chicken 5–6 mins per side until cooked through.
While cooking, mix avocado salsa ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
Top cooked chicken with avocado salsa and serve fresh.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Store chicken and salsa separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 39g