Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1½ pound chicken breasts; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; ¼ cup cilantro; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 2 tablespoon lime juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup club soda; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 cup strawberries; 1 Jalapeno pepper; 5 green onions; ¼ cup cilantro; 2 tablespoon lime juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Calories
301 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Joseph Powell

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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry Salsa - a light and refreshing strawberry and jalapeno salsa with cilantro lime marinated grilled chicken, perfect for summer! Ready in only 45 minutes!!

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Ingredients

Servings

For Cilantro Lime Chicken

1½ pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
¼ cup club soda (optional) helps to tenderize the meat)

For Strawberry Salsa

1 cup tomatoes chopped small
1 cup strawberries chopped small
1 Jalapeno pepper chopped
5 green onions chopped
¼ cup cilantro chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

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Instructions

In a blender add the cilantro lime chicken ingredients; olive oil, honey, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt and pepper. Also add club soda if using it. Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.
Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound using a meat mallet until chicken is about ½ inch in thickness.
Place chicken in a large bowl and pour cilantro lime marinade over chicken. Marinate for about 20 minutes, while grill heats up and you make the strawberry salsa.
To make strawberry salsa, toss all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl and cover and refrigerate until chicken is ready to serve.
Grill the chicken on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has nice grill marks.
To serve spoon salsa over grilled chicken and serve on its own or your favorite sides.

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Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes, but for the best flavor, let it sit for a few hours or even overnight.
If you don’t have a grill, you can bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeño or use less of it.
Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
The strawberry salsa is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 498mg (21%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 698IU (14%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	301kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	109mg	36%
Sodium	498mg	21%
Potassium	861mg	18%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	698IU	14%
Vitamin C	40mg	44%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%