Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• Chicken
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• 4 (6 oz) chicken boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 Tbsp lime zest
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing grill
• 1 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro , plus more for serving
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Salsa
• 1 1/2 medium avocados (ripe but semi-firm), diced
• 2 medium Roma tomatoes , chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion , rinsed under cool water to remove harsh bite
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

nstructions

Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and pound thicker parts of chicken to an even thickness. Transfer chicken to a gallon size resealable plastic bag.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, 3 cloves minced garlic and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Pour marinade mixture over chicken in bag. Seal bag while pressing air out, then rub marinade over chicken. Allow to rest in refrigerator 2 - 4 hours (rotating bag to opposite side and moving chicken around halfway through if possible to ensure it's evenly marinating).
Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (to about 425 - 450 degrees). Brush grill grates lightly with oil then grill chicken until center registers 160 - 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl toss together avocado, tomato, onion, garlic and lime and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon a generous amount over chicken and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve warm.