This was the last thing I made a few weeks ago when I found all those avocado’s on sale. I was skeptical but it totally rocked!
The directions say to marinate the chicken for three minutes. I thought there’s No Way but I followed directions…well, actually I marinated for six minutes while Mr. Foodie was heating the grill. Ok, so I guess I didn’t really follow directions but I was close! We couldn’t believe how flavorful the chicken was but I think next time I’ll poke some holes in the meat so the flavor can get deeper inside.
Here’s Mr. Foodie’s comments
“Oh yeah, this is a keeper!”
“Oh yeah, you can do this one again.”
“Mmmm…I really like this one.”
“Yeah, this is good…everything is perfectly balanced.”
I wish I wouldn’t have told him how easy it was to prepare. When you get compliments like that you want people to think you slaved for hours, right?
Put this on your summer menu. It will make your spouse happy…just don’t tell them how easy it is!
We were fast enough to get these cooked off before the skies opened up and deluged us with rain but the pictures had to be taken inside so they have a funky yellowish tint.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
from Cooking Light (I reduced the ingredients by half for the two of us)
- Chicken
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- Salsa:
- 1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped
Combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
Our chicken breast was huge so I filleted it in half.
Place chicken in marinating dish, pour marinade over top and let stand three minutes. Remove from and discard marinade.
Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and cook on a hot grill.
I have no idea what happened to the pictures of making the salsa but it’s easy enough…
Combine the tomato, onion, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Fold in avocado.
Spoon salsa over chicken.
Appear to be exhausted when you serve this to family members.
Don’t forget to sigh and wipe sweat from your brow when you sit down to eat.
Because, you slaved for hours, right? 
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The flavors of summer. Nice dish!
This one gets bookmarked to make later, thanks.
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Like it & a great welcome back recipe for us. I always look exhausted when I put the food on the table – even if it’s just unpacking “to go” bags.
Thanks, Diane! I got a mental image of you in a June Cleaver dress with white gloves on, rushing frantically to unpack a carry out bag before Ward gets home. A bag that Eddie Haskell delivered to your door via his bicycle and all the while he’s grinning politely knowing full well he’s going to bribe you forever to keep your secret safel! What Would June Do? LOL!
oooo! This looks soooo goood! Going to be putting this on my menu soon!
Let me know what you think!
This looks delicious, quick, and easy! Ah, another great recipe from your blog that I can’t wait to try. :0)
Totally quick and easy…and tasty, too!!
I love lime and avocado. I think this will be our next grilling dinner! (I can’t believe you marinade for only 3 minutes!)
I know, right?!!