Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; Salsa:; 1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2); 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

Servings: persons

Chicken:
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Salsa:
1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

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To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss and let stand 3 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
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To prepare salsa, combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl. Add avocado; stir gently to combine. Serve salsa over chicken.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa

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