The BEST Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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