Description
Juicy marinated grilled chicken topped with zesty, creamy avocado salsa. Fresh citrus and herbs make this light, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free dish perfect for quick dinners or summer grilling.
Ingredients
Chicken
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
Marinade
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Avocado Salsa
2 avocados, diced
2 small (or 1 large) tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make marinade. Coat chicken evenly and marinate 30 min to 2 hours in refrigerator.
- Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high; lightly oil grates.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Mix avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper gently in a bowl to make salsa.
- Slice chicken and top with avocado salsa. Serve warm with lime wedges and favorite sides.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for quick, even cooking.
Rest chicken before slicing to retain juices.
Make salsa fresh to avoid avocado browning.
For more heat, keep jalapeño seeds or add chili flakes.
Alternatively, pan-sear chicken or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grilled chicken avocado salsa, healthy grilled chicken recipe, summer dinner, cilantro lime chicken, low carb chicken meal