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The BEST Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Tender


Description


Tender Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken made with a quick marinade then grilled to lock in all the flavors. This paleo chicken recipe is topped with a fresh zesty Avocado Salsa – a healthy, easy, 30 minute meal you’ll love. 


Ingredients


Cilantro Lime Chicken:



  • 1.5 lb. boneless chicken breast

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt


Avocado Salsa:



  • 4 avocados, diced

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, diced

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • salt to taste


Instructions



  1. To a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of lime juice, olive oil, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until mixed.

  2. Add chicken and marinade to a large ziplock bag. Let chicken marinade for 15 minutes.

  3. Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees). Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and let sit.

  4. To make the avocado salsa: add avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, and salt to a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.

  5. Top Cilantro Lime Chicken with fresh Avocado Salsa.


Nutrition



  • Serving Size: 4 oz. chicken + salsa

  • Calories: 317

  • Sugar: 1 g

  • Sodium: 239 mg

  • Fat: 22 g

  • Saturated Fat: 3 g

  • Carbohydrates: 11 g

  • Fiber: 7 g

  • Protein: 24 g

  • Cholesterol: 55 mg



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