Grilled Chicken with Tricolor Salsa Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Tricolor Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large chicken breast halves or one 4-pound chicken, cut into 4 pieces; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 small ears) or frozen, thawed; 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped; 2/3 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 to 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped; Fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

6 large chicken breast halves or one 4-pound chicken, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 small ears) or frozen, thawed
1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped
Fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Place chicken in glass baking dish.
2
Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken; turn to coat.
3
Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
4
Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl.
5
(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
6
Cover and refrigerate.)
7
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
8
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
9
Grill until cooked through, 8 minutes per side for breasts and 12 minutes per side for leg pieces.
10
Add avocado to salsa.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Place chicken on plates.
13
Spoon salsa alongside.
14
Top chicken with cilantro sprigs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large chicken breast halves or one 4-pound chicken, cut into 4 pieces, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken with Tricolor 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken with Tricolor Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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