Best 2 Cilantro Lime Chicken Wavocado Salsa Recipes

**Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa: A Flavorful and Refreshing Dish**

Bursting with vibrant flavors, the Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of cilantro, lime, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled to perfection. The avocado salsa, made with ripe avocados, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of jalapeño, adds a refreshing and creamy contrast to the savory chicken. This recipe also includes instructions for making both cilantro lime rice and a simple salad, providing a complete and balanced meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this flavorful and satisfying dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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Healthy Cilantro Lime grilled chicken breasts topped with fresh avocado salsa making this dish a DELICIOUS low-carb & Keto Dinner in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Layla

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken breasts)
2 garlic cloves finely minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp. cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
2 avocados diced
2 small (or 1 large tomato) (chopped)
¼ cup red onion (chopped)
1 jalapeno (de-seeded and chopped (optional))
1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
fresh cracked pepper & salt to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the marinade and set aside.
Pound the breasts to even thickness or slice in half horizontally to get evenly sized breasts and add to the bowl of marinade. Mix through until the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Use right away if needed or marinate for 30-minutes or up to 12 hours.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat or in a large heavy-duty skillet on the stovetop for 5-6 minutes per side or until the inside is cooked through and the outside is charred. Top with fresh avocado salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (1/4th of the dish), Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 501 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g

COOKING LIGHT CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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Fast: A three-minute dip into a pungent marinade is all that's needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Weight Watchers: 6 points per serving

Provided by kristiesnell

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 1 breast and 1/4 cup salsa, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss and let stand 3 minutes.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
To prpare salsa, combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl.
Add avocado; stir gently to combine.
Serve salsa over chicken.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-made avocado salsa or guacamole.
If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
For a spicier dish, use a hotter variety of chili pepper, such as a jalapeño or serrano pepper.
Be sure to adjust the amount of lime juice and salt to taste.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This cilantro lime chicken with avocado salsa is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and then topped with a creamy and zesty avocado salsa. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.