Description
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a zesty, low-carb meal featuring citrus-marinated grilled chicken topped with a fresh and creamy avocado salsa. It’s quick, nutritious, and packed with flavor—perfect for weeknights or summer dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 small tomatoes (or 1 large), chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Pound or slice the chicken for even thickness. Add to marinade and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- While chicken cooks, prepare salsa: Combine avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently and chill until serving.
- Top grilled chicken with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or extra jalapeño.
- Best served fresh—store salsa separately to maintain freshness.
- Try serving over cauliflower rice, salad greens, or grilled veggies.
- Can be baked at 400°F for 20–25 minutes instead of grilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
