Spicy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken & Strawberry-Mango Avocado Salsa
Type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (seeds removed)
  • 2 cups cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 2 pounds)
For the Salsa:
  • 1 pound strawberries, diced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced (seeds removed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
For the Chicken:
  1. Place jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin and salt in a small food processor. Blend to a pesto-like consistency. Measure out ¼ cup, and reserve in the refrigerator for later.
  2. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken breasts, and toss to fully coat each chicken breast. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees F. Place chicken breasts on grill, and grill for about 6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and brush with reserved sauce.
For the Salsa:
  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Gently toss to combine. (For best flavor, allow salsa to sit for 20 minutes before serving). Enjoy immediately over the grilled chicken!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + ¼ cup salsa Calories: 320 Fat: 13 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Sodium: 660 mg Fiber: 4 g Protein: 35 g Cholesterol: 110 mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2023/01/cilantro-chicken-strawberry-salsa/