Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Brighten your plate with our zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken topped with creamy avocado salsa—freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for brushing grill
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 1/2 medium avocados diced
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound to an even thickness. Put them in a resealable bag.
- In a bowl, mix lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken in the bag.
- Seal the bag, rub the marinade over the chicken, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours, rotating halfway through.
- Preheat a grill to 425-450°F. Brush with oil, grill the chicken for about 4 minutes per side until it reaches 160-165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- For the avocado salsa, mix avocado, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Top the grilled chicken with avocado salsa and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Notes:
- You can also pan-sear the chicken in a skillet or bake it in a greased pan at 400°F until it reaches 165°F.
- You can also pan-sear the chicken in a skillet or bake it in a greased pan at 400°F until it reaches 165°F.