Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango Avocado Salsa
These grilled cilantro lime chicken breasts are perfect for a tasty and healthy weeknight meal. Cooked in a delicious cilantro and lime marinade and served with a mango avocado salsa, this chicken dinner is a real treat!
In the bowl of your food processor, add the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, coriander, and salt.
2 cups fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, Zest of 1 lime, ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon salt
Process on high until all of the cilantro and garlic has been fully processed and the marinade is smooth.
Place the chicken in a gallon sized plastic bag or a sealable tupperware container, and then pour the cilantro lime marinade over it.
Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Take the chicken out about 30 minutes before you are ready to grill it.
Turn your grill on high.
When the grill reaches 400°F, put the chicken on and pour the excess marinade over the chicken.
Close the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes*.
Flip the chicken and grill on the other side about 6-8 more minutes*.
Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a thermometer, the chicken is cooked when it reads 165°F.
When chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and put it on a clean plate.
Let rest about 5 minutes.
Serve over cilantro lime rice and top with mango avocado salsa.
Mango Avocado Salsa
Add the mango, avocado, corn, black beans, and red onion to a medium sized bowl, mix with a spoon.
½ cup mango, 1 cup avocado, ½ cup corn, ½ cup black beans, 1 tablespoon red onion
Add the lime juice, olive oil, and spices, toss to evenly coat.
1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon salt
Serve on top of chicken.
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Notes
*Grill time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breastStorage: Store grilled cilantro lime chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.