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August 4, 2014 By Dan 29 Comments

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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.

Servings 4
Calories 387 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

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 387 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 503mg 21%
Potassium 980mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin A 7.9%
Vitamin C 28.4%
Calcium 3.1%
Iron 7.2%
* 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.


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Filed Under: Dinner, Entreés, Grilled Tagged With: avocado, chicken, grilled, salsa, summer

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Comments

  1. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    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
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 4, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Yes to the basil, and yest to summer!! Thanks so much for the great comments!

      Reply
  2. Patty Anderson says

    August 4, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    I am drooling over this recipe – what an abundance of wonderful ingredients paired together in perfect harmony!

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 4, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks, Patty – wish I could have shared some with you!

      Reply
  3. Janelle Shank says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 4, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks, Janelle – I think you will enjoy this one!

      Reply
  4. Renee Paj says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Love all the fresh flavors of this chicken dish, Dan. I love my grill during the summer too!! I think summer is just too short…how about you? lol

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 5, 2014 at 1:32 am

      Agreed, on all counts, Renee! Thanks so much for your great comments 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nicole Neverman says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    This is just such a lovely chicken dish. I love how fresh the marinade sounds. Yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 5, 2014 at 1:31 am

      Thanks so much, Nicole!

      Reply
  6. Meal Plannin Maven says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    The flavor-packed marinade, the beautiful colors, the superb step by step directions and photos… I can’t stop looking at this dish! Summer perfection on a plate Dan!

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      August 5, 2014 at 1:31 am

      Thanks, Linda. This is a healthy and fresh entree that tastes delicious. All reasons why I think you in particular would enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. Michelle Nahom says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:00 am

    It’s hard for me to turn down anything with cilantro or avocado in it! This looks wonderful. We’ll be trying it!

    Reply
  8. Aunt Bee says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:46 am

    An absolutely gorgeous and fresh summer dish! We ADORE chicken and I have a couple of Avocados to use up!!!! <3

    Reply
  9. Billy says

    August 6, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Looks beautiful and DD (darn delicious)! Thanks for sharing – I love a good excuse to eat more avocado.

    Reply
  10. April J Harris says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    What a gorgeous summer recipe! Love all the wonderful flavours in this dish!

    Reply
  11. SBO says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    That so yummy really!
    I love this salad for my healthy.

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      May 28, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Thanks so much, we’re happy you like this one!

      Reply
  12. Mindy Fewless says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:25 am

    That marinade looks AMAZING!! I bet it has a ton of flavor!!

    Reply
  13. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Love this! Cilantro + lime is one of the most used flavor combos in my home. There’s nothing better paired with chicken! Yum!

    Reply
  14. swathi says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Salsa and grilled chicken delicious, I like cilantro a lot in my curries, I like your idea of making marinade with it for chicken.

    Reply
  15. Dannii says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I love avocado salsa and this looks like a good way to eat it. Lovely and light.

    Reply
  16. Veena Azmanov says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Anything Cilantro and Lime gets my attention!! Such a perfect combination!! I bet it tasted delicious.

    Reply
  17. Mary says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:35 am

    I love cilantro! This definitely sounds darn delicious!

    Reply
  18. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Avocado salsa? Yes, please! This looks so nice and fresh for summer.

    Reply
  19. Rae says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Cilantro and grilled chicken?! What a wonderful summertime recipe and that salsa is perfection.

    Reply
  20. Silvia says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Love the recipe!! Grilled chicken is really the best 😀

    Reply
  21. ufabet says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:42 am

    It looks so tasty, plus the colours of tomatoes and avocado make it more decicious. I’ve got to try this ASAP! Thanks a lot for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      December 24, 2017 at 4:08 am

      Thanks for the nice comments. This is a very popular recipe on Platter Talk!

      Reply

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