Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts with Avocado
This cilantro lime chicken is infused with fresh flavor with the quick marinade and topped with an avocado salsa that's out of this world!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Marinade:
- 2-3 limes, ¼ cup, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Avocado topping:
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, approx. ½ bunch
- 1 lime, 2 tablespoons, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Marinate the chicken:
- Add chicken and marinade ingredients to a large zip bag or bowl. Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Make the avocado salsa:
- While the chicken marinates make the avocado salsa in a medium bowl by combining the avocados, shallot, cilantro, juice of 1 ½ limes, and salt in a bowl. Mix with a fork and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the chicken breasts:
- Heat a large pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, heat the oil and distribute it around to coat. Place chicken breasts in the pan, discard the marinade, and cook for about 6 minutes on the first side. Do not move the chicken around. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the pan onto a plate.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400F). Once hot, grease the grates with oil. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill, and cook with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes. Open the lid, flip the chicken using tongs, and cook for 6 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the grill.
Serve:
- Serve the chicken breasts topped with avocado salsa. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro and squeeze more lime over the top (if desired).
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast with ½ cup avocado salsa | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
