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.
Lemon Caper Portabella Buttons are the perfect light and summery appetizer to accompany this grilled chicken Be sure to this a taste, you’re going to love it.
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
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.
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
Preheat grill on high setting.
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.
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.
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.
- Plate, marks side up, spoon salsa over each serving.
for the avocado salsa
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.
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!
Yes to the basil, and yest to summer!! Thanks so much for the great comments!
I am drooling over this recipe – what an abundance of wonderful ingredients paired together in perfect harmony!
Thanks, Patty – wish I could have shared some with you!
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
Thanks, Janelle – I think you will enjoy this one!
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
Agreed, on all counts, Renee! Thanks so much for your great comments 🙂
This is just such a lovely chicken dish. I love how fresh the marinade sounds. Yum! 🙂
Thanks so much, Nicole!
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!
Thanks, Linda. This is a healthy and fresh entree that tastes delicious. All reasons why I think you in particular would enjoy it!
It’s hard for me to turn down anything with cilantro or avocado in it! This looks wonderful. We’ll be trying it!
An absolutely gorgeous and fresh summer dish! We ADORE chicken and I have a couple of Avocados to use up!!!! <3
Looks beautiful and DD (darn delicious)! Thanks for sharing – I love a good excuse to eat more avocado.
What a gorgeous summer recipe! Love all the wonderful flavours in this dish!
That so yummy really!
I love this salad for my healthy.
Thanks so much, we’re happy you like this one!
That marinade looks AMAZING!! I bet it has a ton of flavor!!
Love this! Cilantro + lime is one of the most used flavor combos in my home. There’s nothing better paired with chicken! Yum!
Salsa and grilled chicken delicious, I like cilantro a lot in my curries, I like your idea of making marinade with it for chicken.
I love avocado salsa and this looks like a good way to eat it. Lovely and light.
Anything Cilantro and Lime gets my attention!! Such a perfect combination!! I bet it tasted delicious.
I love cilantro! This definitely sounds darn delicious!
Avocado salsa? Yes, please! This looks so nice and fresh for summer.
Cilantro and grilled chicken?! What a wonderful summertime recipe and that salsa is perfection.
Love the recipe!! Grilled chicken is really the best 😀
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.
Thanks for the nice comments. This is a very popular recipe on Platter Talk!