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While we are celebrating summer here on Platter Talk with all the sangria, the salads, and delicious pies, we can’t lose site of grilling out!  We took some chicken breasts, soaked them in a little lime juice blended with fresh cilantro, then topped it all off with creamy chunks of avocado and red ripe tomatoes.  Ah yes, this summer there’s a whole lotta lovin’ going on in our kitchen – and on our grill.

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

 

We’ve used avocado a time or two here on our site and truthfully, we can’t get enough of this versatile power food.

We are all hearing the importance of “going green,” with regard to the environment.  We’re all for that and preserving our planet is a priority that we firmly believe should be on the minds of all.

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We took the whole going green concept and carried it over into another arena: our kitchen.

You already know this recipe is chock-full of creamy, green avocado.  Let’s not forget the green goodness found in limes.  They’re at their peak right now and we know of nothing that goes better with lime than some fresh chopped leaves of cilantro.

The beauty of this dish is that it’s fast to put together, and quite simple to construct.

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Continuing with the green motif, we served this with some fresh cucumber shavings, dressed on the side with a little creamy dill vinaigrette.

The end result of all this:  Something we like to classify as Double D (DD) or, darn delicious.  I hope you won’t take our word for it, or our photos.  Instead, try this one for yourself and let us know what you think.  Long live summer, and get your green on with this meal from the grill.  -Dan

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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delicious summer sensation from the grill. We serve this with some fresh cucumber shavings, dressed on the side with a little creamy dill vinaigrette.

Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, chicken, grill, Summer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients

for the chicken and marinade

  • 4 6-8 oz chicken breasts boneless & skinless
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

for the avocado salsa

  • 1 tomato roma, seeded & chopped
  • 1 tbsp onion coarse chop
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
  • 1 avocado peeled and diced
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Instructions

for the chicken and marinade

  1. Preheat grill on high setting.


  2. Combine cilantro leaves and lime juice with olive oil and salt. Next, combine these in small food processor and process till cilantro is thoroughly chopped and blended with other ingredients. Transfer marinade to flat non-reactive marinading pan.


  3. Use a paper towel and pat dry the chicken breasts place in marinade for 3 to 5 minutes. While the chicken is marinading, prepare the salsa as described below.


  4. After marinading chicken, place breasts on hot grill. After 3 minutes, rotate meat 90 degrees to mark then reduced heat to low.Flip breasts after another three minutes. Grill until thoroughly cooked inside to an internal temperature of165 degrees F.


  5. Plate, marks side up, spoon salsa over each serving.

for the avocado salsa

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl, gently mix

    Don't have a grill? Use a grill pan, prepared with a non-stick spray, over medium heat on the stove top.

    While the chicken is grilling, intermittently spoon marinade over meat to help keep moist and add extra flavor.

Recipe Notes

Don't have a grill? Use a grill pan, prepared with a non-stick spray, over medium heat on the stove top.
While the chicken is grilling, intermittently spoon marinade over meat to help keep moist and add extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 6.9%
Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 2.3%
Iron 3.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delicious summer sensation from the grill. We serve this with some fresh cucumber shavings, dressed on the side with a little creamy dill vinaigrette.


Comments

  19. can’t wait to try this recipe out (sorry if you get two comments from me, my computer was acting wonky) i love chicken and am always looking for ways to cook it. great recipe

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  21. Dan, I love all the fresh ingredients in your Summery #Chicken #salsa dish. Do you think I could get away with using Basil instead of the cilantro? I think it would be delish. As always, gorgeous photos! Pinning!

    Reply

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