Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts with Avocado

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    337 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts with Avocado

This cilantro lime chicken is infused with fresh flavor with the quick marinade and topped with an avocado salsa that's out of this world!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Marinade:

  • 2-3 limes ¼ cup, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 small garlic clove grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Avocado topping:

  • 2 medium avocados diced
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro approx. ½ bunch
  • 1 lime 2 tablespoons, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

  1. Add chicken and marinade ingredients to a large zip bag or bowl. Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Make the avocado salsa:

  1. While the chicken marinates make the avocado salsa in a medium bowl by combining the avocados, shallot, cilantro, juice of 1 ½ limes, and salt in a bowl. Mix with a fork and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook the chicken breasts:

  1. Heat a large pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, heat the oil and distribute it around to coat. Place chicken breasts in the pan, discard the marinade, and cook for about 6 minutes on the first side. Do not move the chicken around. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the pan onto a plate.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400F). Once hot, grease the grates with oil. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill, and cook with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes. Open the lid, flip the chicken using tongs, and cook for 6 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the grill.

Serve:

  1. Serve the chicken breasts topped with avocado salsa. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro and squeeze more lime over the top (if desired).

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast with ½ cup avocado salsa Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 365mg (15%) Potassium 1123mg (32%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 282IU (6%) Vitamin C 67mg (74%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken breast with ½ cup avocado salsa
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 365mg 15%
Potassium 1123mg 24%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 282IU 6%
Vitamin C 67mg 74%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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