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Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa
Simple and easy to make chicken breast recipe that's topped with avocado salsa. Tender and juicy chicken that's perfect for every occasion.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.