CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

This Tex-Mex chicken recipe is bound to become a new family favorite!  It is fresh, zesty and satisfying.  

Cilantro Lime Chicken

with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb. boneless chicken breast
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt

   Avocado Salsa:

• 4 avocados, diced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, diced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, add ¼ cup of lime juice, olive oil, ¼ cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk until mixed.
2. Add chicken and marinade in a large ziplock bag. Let chicken marinade for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees). Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink, and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove and let sit.
4. To make the avocado salsa: add avocado, ½ cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, and salt in a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.
5. Top Cilantro Lime Chicken with fresh Avocado Salsa. ENJOY!!!