Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and summery entree that’s low in carbs and high in flavor! Chicken breasts are seasoned and grilled to perfection and served with the most mouthwatering avocado salsa.
What’s in chicken with avocado salsa?
This protein packed, nutrient rich dinner recipe is one of our favorites – especially in the summer! Here’s what makes it such a staple:
- Lime Juice: Make sure that it’s freshly squeezed (not bottled if possible) for the best flavor.
- Seasonings: Cumin, paprika, salt and pepper give the chicken a great flavor that doesn’t overpower the avocado salsa.
- Avocados: Give the avocado a gentle squeeze before slicing. If it’s too firm, it’s not yet ripe. Too soft and it’s overripe.
Can you cook it in the oven?
If you don’t have a grill, then you can bake these chicken breasts in the oven. Place them in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes. You can check for doneness by using an instant read thermometer which should register at 165°F.
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How to Store and Reheat
The avocado salsa is best made when you are ready to serve, but the cooked chicken breasts can be kept covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
You can slice the chicken cold and add it to salads, or reheat it in the oven at 200°F for around 15 to 20 minutes.
How to Freeze
Cooked chicken breasts can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them fully cool to room temperature prior to storing in an airtight container. Let thaw in the fridge prior to reheating.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- The avocado salsa is best made just before serving to keep the avocados fresh. If needed, you can cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving.
- If you are sensitive to the bite of raw onion, place it in a bowl of very cold water for 15 minutes, drain, and proceed with the recipe. This will help remove some of the strong onion flavor.
- If you have the time, you can marinade the chicken in the olive oil lime mixture for up to 8 hours before grilling. Your chicken will be more flavorful and juicy!
More Grilled Chicken Recipes We Love
- Fiesta Lime Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
- Chicken Taco Salad
- Grilled BBQ Chicken
- Beer Can Chicken
- Huli Huli Chicken
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1½ limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
- 2 avocados diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the chicken and toss to coat.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- Stir together the avocado salsa ingredients. Serve the chicken topped with the salsa and an extra sprinkle of cilantro. Enjoy!2 avocados, 2 roma tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped red onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Notes
- We like to marinate the chicken in the olive oil lime mixture for up to 8 hours before grilling for maximum flavor.
- The avocado salsa is best made just before serving to keep the avocados fresh. If needed, cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving.
- To remove the bite from the raw onion, place it in a bowl of very cold water for 15 minutes, drain, and proceed with the recipe.
How to Make Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa Step by Step
Prepare the chicken: Stir together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Add in 4 chicken breasts and toss to coat.
Grill the chicken: Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time.
Make the avocado salsa: Stir together 2 diced avocados, 2 diced roma tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 seeded and diced jalapeño pepper, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the dish: Spread avocado salsa all over the grilled chicken. Enjoy!
This sounds delicious but I have one question. About how many ounces is one chicken breast? Because the ones I usually get are 10 oz + and this seems a bit too big, so I want to know approximately how big the ones you’re using are. Thanks!
Average is about 6oz!
This look delicious!!!
Question… can it be baked? If so what temperature? .. thank you
You could bake the chicken at 350°F for 20-30 minutes!
Yes! It can be baked. I baked mine at 375 degrees for 23 min. that was for two good size chicken breast in a glass dish. I also pounded the breast down so they would be the same thickness all over. That helps them cook evenly.
Made this recipe tonight for dinner for my husband and myself. Always looking for great chicken recipes. Glad I tried this one. We really loved it. So many chicken recipes are bland but this one was full of flavor. Since I only used 2 chicken breast I cut down the ingredients. Saving this one for another day to make again.
This recipe is so good I seriously cannot get enough! I make this a lot! Thank you for sharing!