Cooking Light Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cooking Light Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights or summer grilling. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are infused with a zesty blend of lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, and a touch of honey, then expertly grilled to perfection. The star of the show is the creamy avocado salsa, featuring chunky avocado, ripe tomatoes, red onion, and a hint of jalapeño for a refreshing, flavorful topping. Ready in just 35 minutes (with a quick 15-minute prep), this light and nutritious recipe is a low-carb, gluten-free meal that's sure to impress. Serve it with a side salad or rice to complete this wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 4 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 large Avocado (diced)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced)
• 0.25 cups Red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt (for salsa)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for salsa)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the used marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro. Gently mix to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 6

Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve the grilled chicken with the fresh avocado salsa on top or on the side. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1354.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1900.8

Total Fat 84.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 2291.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 224.5g	0%

Vitamin D 34.8IU	0%
Calcium 265.9mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 3703.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 47.0%

Carbs: 13.3%