CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN with AVOCADO SALSA

(from peachyJane’s recipe box)

EASY AND QUICK….ONLY 3-5 MINUTES TO MARINATE

Source: MyRecipes.com

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: CHICKEN, GRILLING, MAIN DISH

Ingredients

  • 2 T minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 1/2 T fresh lime juice (I use bottled)
  • 1 1/2 T olive oil
  • 4 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • SALSA:
  • 1 c. chopped plum tomato (about 2)
  • 2 T. finely chopped onion (red)
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

Directions

  1. Heat grill on medium-high for 10 minutes

  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in ziplock bag.

  3. Marinate 3-5 minutes and no more!

  4. Remove chicken and discard marinade.

  5. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp salt.

  6. Cook 5 minutes each side.

  7. SALSA: Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients.

  8. Add avocado and stir gently.

  9. Service over chicken.

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