Grilled Mexican Chicken With Tomato Avocado Salsa

Name: Grilled Mexican Chicken With Tomato Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 limes, juice of; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder (be daring and use chipotle or ancho); 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 12 lbs chicken tenders; ⅓ cup onion, chopped; 1 cup cucumber, chopped; 2 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped; 12 of a lime, juice of; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, chopped and tossed with juice of 1/2 of a lime; salt and pepper; Cotija cheese, crumbles; tortilla; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

¼ cup onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 limes, juice of
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder (be daring and use chipotle or ancho)
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 12 lbs chicken tenders
⅓ cup onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
2 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped
12 of a lime, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, chopped and tossed with juice of 1/2 of a lime
salt and pepper
Cotija cheese, crumbles
tortilla
tortilla chips

1
In a small bowl combine the first 10 ingredients.
2
Place the chicken tenders in a resealable bag and add the marinade.
3
Seal and squish around the contents to mix well.
4
Let chicken marinate for about an hour.
5
Heat a grill to medium high.
6
While the grilling is heating, prepare the salsa.
7
In a medium sized bowl, combine the salsa ingredients.
8
Set aside.
9
Remove the chicken from the marinade (I season with salt) and and grill for about 4 - 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
10
Remove from grill and top with the salsa and the cojita cheese.
11
Serve with tortillas and/or tortilla chips.

564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 limes, juice of, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mexican Chicken With Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!