Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

By MichelleF

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~ I adjusted some of the ingredient amounts. We put the juices from the salsa over the chicken, too, which gives it extra flavor!

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 3 TB chopped cilantro
• 3 TB fresh lime juice
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• Cooking spray
• Salsa:
• 1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
• 2 TB finely chopped onion, optional
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 TB chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Chicken: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl or Ziploc bag; toss, & marinate 1-2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add chicken & cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

Salsa: Combine tomato & next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add avocado; stir gently to combine. Serve salsa & juices over chicken.