Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken is a healthy dinner that’s full of flavor and so easy to make! Top it with a simple Avocado Salsa and you’ll have a delicious dinner that looks and tastes absolutely amazing!

For even more grilled chicken recipes, be sure to try our Fajita Chicken Skewers, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, and our Stuffed Chicken Breasts — that one is my favorite! 🙂

A Healthy Dinner Option

If ever there was a chicken recipe I wanted to force everyone to try – this would be it! Cilantro Lime Chicken has been making an appearance in my home several times a year for quite some time. It’s quick and easy, fresh and healthy!

This dinner is perfect to make year-round. You can cook it on an indoor or outdoor grill, depending on the weather, and it’s made with fresh ingredients that are always in season.

The chicken marinade makes the chicken tender and flavorful and it can stand alone if you’re not an avocado fan. If you ARE an avocado fan, this fresh avocado salsa will take your taste buds to heaven!

Here’s how to make it –

Recipe Ingredients

• CHICKEN – 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
• LIME JUICE – the juice of 3 limes, approximately 6 tablespoons
• CILANTRO – 1 cup, roughly chopped
• OLIVE OIL – 1/2 cup
• HONEY – 1 tbsp.
• SPICES – salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, onion powder and coriander.
• AVOCADO SALSA – Easy avocado salsa recipe HERE.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken

Prep – Let your grill preheat while you’re doing your prep. Place the raw chicken cutlets in a large zip-lock bag or casserole dish.

Marinade – Next, add all the marinade ingredients to a blender or food processor and mix until well-blended.

Let It Sit – Pour the marinade over the chicken and close the bag to seal, or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you prep the salsa. (You can make this up to 24 hours in advance and let the chicken marinate overnight.)

Salsa – Using a medium-sized bowl, mix together all the Avocado Salsa ingredients. Then set it aside.

Cook – Grill the chicken for several minutes on each side. You’ll want to cook it until it is no longer pink.

Top – Serve chicken topped with avocado salsa and enjoy!

More Chicken Dinner Recipe

• Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
• Homemade Chicken Divan
• Garlic Parmesan Chicken
• Easy Teriyaki Chicken
• Homemade Crispy Chicken Fingers

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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Servings: 6 people

Cilantro Lime Chicken is a healthy dinner that’s full of flavor and so easy to make! Top it with a simple Avocado Salsa and you’ll have a delicious dinner that looks and tastes absolutely amazing!

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:20 minutes mins

Ingredients

for the chicken –

• 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
• 6 tbsp lime juice (juice of 3 limes)
• 1 cup cilantro roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander

for the avocado salsa:

• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 3 tbs purple onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• juice from 1/2 lime, about 1 tablespoon
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• fresh cracked pepper & salt to taste

Instructions

• Preheat your grill. Place raw chicken cutlets in a large zip-lock bag or casserole dish.
• Add all the marinade ingredients to a blender or food processor and mix until well-blended. Pour over the chicken and close the bag to seal, or cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you prep the salsa. (You can make this up to 24 hours in advance and let the chicken marinate overnight.)
  
• Pour over the chicken and close the bag to seal, or cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you prep the salsa. (You can make this up to 24 hours in advance and let the chicken marinate overnight.)
  
• In a medium bowl, mix together all the Avocado Salsa ingredients. Set aside.
  
• Grill chicken for several minutes on each side, until cooked and no longer pink.
  
• Serve chicken topped with avocado salsa and enjoy!
  

Nutrition

Calories: 374 kcal · Carbohydrates: 11 g · Protein: 18 g · Fat: 30 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 20 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 48 mg · Sodium: 416 mg · Potassium: 709 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 528 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 32 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Other Notes

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minutes or less, avocado, chicken, grilled, salsa

ENJOY!