Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2-3 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup cilantro; 1 lime; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp smoked paprika; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 small ripe but firm avocados; 1 large tomato; 1 small red onion; 1 Jalapeño; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 lime; kosher salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
451 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa

Deacon Rivera

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Simple and easy to make chicken breast recipe that's topped with avocado salsa. Tender and juicy chicken that's perfect for every occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken breasts

Marinade:

2-3 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
1 lime juice, and zest
1/2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Avocado Salsa

2 small ripe but firm avocados or 1 large, diced
1 large tomato chopped
1 small red onion diced
1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
1 lime juiced
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

To a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and mix well to combine.
Add in the chicken and mix to get the pieces coated on all sides. Cover and allow it to marinate into the fridge for up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, chop all the veggies for the salsa into small cubes. Then add them to a medium bowl and toss well to combine. Cover and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Heat a large grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
Once it’s done, allow the chicken to sit for 5 minutes before slicing it. Serve the chicken with the avocado salsa.

Notes

Use lean chicken breast. you may use chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs.
don't like avocados? use many or peach, they taste just as great with chicken.
for a less spicy salsa, you may skip the jalapeno.
if the avocado is large use only one. otherwise, you may use 2 small-sized avocados.
use fresh garlic and cilantro for the best flavors.
marinating the chicken is important for juicy and flavorful chicken. but if pressed for time you can marinate for 10-15 minutes.
any other oil in place of the olive oil will work. try avocado oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 1334mg (38%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 893IU (18%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	451kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	16g	80%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	109mg	36%
Sodium	210mg	9%
Potassium	1334mg	28%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	893IU	18%
Vitamin C	35mg	39%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%