DINNER RECIPES
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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.
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Author: Krista
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Mexica
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
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.
Add chicken and marinade to a large ziplock bag. Let chicken marinade for 15 minutes.
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.
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.
Top Cilantro Lime Chicken with fresh Avocado Salsa.
