Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Lime-marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with a fresh avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro salsa.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper together in a shallow dish.
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Step 2
Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat them thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate.
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Step 3
Preheat the grill over high heat, then clean the cooking grate.
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Step 4
Dice the avocados and tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, and place everything in a mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Add the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper to the salsa and fold gently to combine.
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Step 6
Reduce the grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the marinade, and grill the chicken on the first side with the lid closed.
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Step 7
Turn the chicken and continue grilling until the thickest part of every breast reaches 74°C.
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Step 8
Transfer the chicken to a clean serving platter and let it rest.
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Step 9
Spoon the avocado salsa over the rested chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Prevent raw chicken and its juices from contacting the salsa or cooked food. Cook every chicken breast to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours; use the avocado salsa within 1 day and the cooked chicken within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Handling raw chicken
- Outdoor or high-heat grilling
- Perishable cut avocado and tomato salsa