4.7 from 27 votes
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
This healthy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is simple to prepare and packed with flavor! Low carb, Keto friendly, and perfect for summer!!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
- Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Topping
- 3 avocados, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts and marinade into a large Ziploc bag or into the bowl of marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Refrigerate until ready to grill (at least 1 hour of marinating is best).
- Grill chicken over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink/cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, combine the avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- To serve, place chicken breast on plate with desired amount of topping over it.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from: Gimme Delicious
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
1269mg
(36%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
768IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1269mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 768IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.