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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Guacamole Salsa
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Guacamole Salsa
Recipe Notes
- Active Prep: 45 minutes (includes marinating time)
- Grill Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 (5–6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for grill)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salsa
- 2 medium ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ½ cup diced red onion or chopped scallions
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Recipe Steps
1: Make the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness using a rolling pin or meat mallet. Place in a large bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest, cumin, coconut sugar, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken with the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours).
2: Heat a grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard any extra marinade. Oil the grates of the grill well. Add the chicken and grill for 5–6 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer pierced into the thickest part registers 165º F. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
3: Combine all of the ingredients for the salsa. Serve with the chicken.
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Photo Credit: Savannah Wishart Photography
