Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa – Sugar Balance

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

INGREDIENTS

Cilantro Lime Chicken:

  • ยผ  lb. boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Avocado Salsa:

  • 1 avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To a small bowl, add 1 tsp of lime juice, olive oil, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until mixed.
  2. Add chicken and marinade to a large ziplock bag. Let chicken marinade for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees). Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and let sit.
  4. To make the avocado salsa: add avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, and salt to a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.
  5. Top Cilantro Lime Chicken with fresh Avocado Salsa.