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

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