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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for summer dinners or light lunches. Juicy grilled chicken is seasoned with zesty spices and topped with a refreshing avocado salsa made with lime, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • For the grilled chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • For the avocado salsa:
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
  2. Coat chicken in the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
  3. While marinating, prepare the avocado salsa: mix avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently and set aside.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked and charred.
  6. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  7. Serve topped with fresh avocado salsa.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
  • Add chopped jalapeño for heat or corn for sweetness.
  • Substitute lemon juice if lime isn’t available.
  • Serve over rice, salad, or wrapped in lettuce for low-carb tacos.
  • Avocado salsa is best fresh but can be stored for 1 day with wrap pressed to the surface.

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