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Grilled cilantro lime chicken breast topped with chunky avocado and tomato salsa on a white plate

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ripe avocados , pitted and diced
  • 1 large roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them; ensure even coating and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. While chicken cooks, combine diced avocados, tomato, red onion, the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  6. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
  7. Spoon the avocado salsa generously over each chicken breast and serve immediately.