Grilled Citrus Chicken With Fresh Salsa Recipe

Name: Grilled Citrus Chicken With Fresh Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup minced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 to 6 ounces each); Salsa; 1 avocado; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 8 warm flour tortillas

Servings: persons

Chicken
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 to 6 ounces each)
Salsa
1 avocado
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
8 warm flour tortillas

1
For the chicken: Mix all the ingredients except the chicken in a large bowl.
2
Add the chicken to the mixture and coat evenly.
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat the grill or broiler.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade to protect against cross-contamination.
6
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Place the chicken on the grill or under the broiler and cook until the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
8
In the meantime, peel, core and chop the avocado.
9
Place the avocado in a clean bowl and toss it with the lime juice quickly so that it doesn't discolor.
10
Add the tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
11
Add the jalapeno peppers and salt to taste.
12
Serve the salsa on top of the chicken with the warm tortillas on the side.

971

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 1/4 cup minced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Grilled Citrus Chicken With Fresh 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.

Grilled Citrus Chicken With Fresh Salsa

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