Are you looking for a healthy, refreshing meal that has some fun flavors attached to it? Look no further than this grilled chicken with avocado salsa recipe! It is packed with protein that will leave you with a full stomach and full of energy at the same time. It's both simple and complex at the same time, great for every type of palate! The list of ingredients is pretty light, so go ahead and add these to your shopping list today!
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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 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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To a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and mix well to combine.
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Add in the chicken and mix to get the pieces coated on all sides. Cover and allow it to marinate in the fridge for up to 1 hour.
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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.
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Heat a large grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
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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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