Grilled Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Grilled Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa recipe! Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are infused with a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, garlic, honey, and a hint of cumin, then grilled to smoky perfection. The highlight of this dish is the creamy, refreshing avocado salsa—a colorful medley of ripe avocados, roma tomatoes, red onion, and a touch of jalapeño for a subtle kick. Ready in just 35 minutes of active cooking and prep time, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend cookouts. Serve it as a stand-alone main dish or pair it with grilled veggies, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. With its bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Perfect for those seeking healthy, summer-inspired dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 pieces lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 ripe avocados
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, zest 2 limes and juice all 4 limes.
Add olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the lime juice and zest. Whisk to combine.
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, prepare the avocado salsa. Peel and dice the avocados, dice the red onion, chop the roma tomatoes, mince the cilantro, and finely dice the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss to mix.
Serve the grilled lime chicken topped with a generous scoop of avocado salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3464 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 225.3 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2360 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
