GRILLED CHICKEN W/AVOCADO SALSA
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
This dish is amazingly refreshing in the spring and summer time, but add a little spice to it and it heats you up for the winter!
Ingredients
Chicken
1.25 lb Chicken breasts
Marinade
2 cups Packed cilantro
1 Jalapeño , chopped
1 Large ripe avocado
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Large lime, juiced
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
Salsa
1 Large ripe avocados
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped fine
2 Medium tomatoes, diced
1 Large lime, juiced
Pinch Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients for the marinade in a mini food processor or blender and blend until smooth Add water to thin if desired.
2
In a large resealable plastic bag combine the chicken and 3/4 of the marinade, (reserving a small amount in the fridge for brushing on the chicken while grilling). Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or as long as overnight.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6 minutes a side, or until cooked all the way through, (no longer pink in the center, and temperature reaches at least 165 degrees).
4
Meanwhile prepare the salsa. Mix all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
5
To serve, place about 1/4 cup of salsa over each chicken breast. Garish with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired. Dig in!
MACROS
Servings 4
Calories per Serving 298
Fat 17 g
Carbohydrate 8 g
Fiber 6 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 30 g
Sodium 330 mg