Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mexican food. Try making Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsan at home. For $3.47 per serving, this recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 588 calories, 40g of protein, and 41g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Many people made this recipe, and 458 would say it hit the spot. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 27 minutes. Head to the store and pick up lime juice, boneless chicken breast, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Joyful Healthy Eats. It works well as a main course. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is tremendous. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa, Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa, and 30 Minute Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
4 avocados, diced
1.5 lb. boneless chicken breast
½ cup fresh cilantro, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
salt to taste
Equipment:
bowl
whisk
grill
Cooking instruction summary:
To a small bowl, add cup of lime juice, olive oil, cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and 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, 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.
Step by step:
1. To a small bowl, add cup of lime juice, olive oil, cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and teaspoon of salt.
2. Whisk until mixed.
3. Add chicken and marinade to a large ziplock bag.
4. Let chicken marinade for 15 minutes.Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees).
5. Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
6. Remove and let sit.To make the avocado salsa: add avocado, 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.
Nutrition Information:
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