It’s grilling time with marinated cilantro lime chicken. To jazz it up, I’m using Avocado Salsa as a topper. Yum! Creamy avocado, onions, and chili pepper make a great summertime salsa. Use as a topper for grilled fish or chicken, or just dip tortilla chips in it. The longer the chicken can marinate, the better it is.
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Summer is a time for grilling and easy fixings. This chicken is tasty by itself but is even better with a little salsa.
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
Ingredients For The Chicken
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Ingredients for Avocado Salsa
- 2 avocados, peeled, seeded, & diced
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tbps red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a large plastic bag. Add the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick oil.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked all the way through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- To make the avocado salsa, add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Top cilantro lime chicken with fresh avocado salsa and serve with rice.
- Serve with pure and refreshing sparkling water with fresh lime.
Enjoy!
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Mmmmm… We grill until it is absolutely too cold to go out there! 😉 This recipe sounds delicious with lime and cilantro combined. pinned -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks for the pin Marci!
I have a friend who makes the most delicious salsa with avocado. When we were in grad school we would eat it as a snack, and you know how it is with salsa and chips… you can’t eat just one! Your recipe looks so tasty!
Thanks. I’m happy it brought back good memories for you. Sounds like me and friends with guacamole!
Oh my! This looks SO delicious!
Thanks!
This looks great, Carol. What a tasty way to add lots of flavor to chicken. Pinning
Thanks for the pin Beverly!
I love lime and cilantro. I plan to make this, this week.
Let me know what you think!
This looks delicious. Grilled chicken is the best. Pinning
Thanks Jenny!
Love, love, love, chicken and this looks so delicious! Pinned!
Thanks Gail!
Yummm! Your Cilantro Lime Chicken looks amazing!
Thanks!
Looks delicious….thanks for sharing the recipe.
Have a great week!
Those wings look delicious. TYFS.
Wow !! It looks really delicious! I love when there are a lot of colorful vegetables on the plates!
Have a happy new week !
Have a wonderful week!
This sounds so yummy! I am always looking for new ways to prepare chicken. Pinned.
thanks for the pin!
Carol, Your recipe looks incredible! Pinning and can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks Laurie!
Hello, sounds like a delicious chicken recipe. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day and week ahead!
Hi Carol, this sounds really nice for a change. In the summer I keep cooking to a basic minimum, favouring salads and light pasta dishes, but this sounds good. Avos are in season at the moment and I’ve seen limes. I’d like to give tis recipe a try.
xx
I think you’ll like it. It is different and not hard to make.
Yum sounds delicious!! Totally going to try this!! Thanks for sharing.