Description
Grilled chicken marinated in a zesty cilantro lime mixture and topped with a fresh strawberry salsa, this recipe is bursting with summer flavors. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal on the grill!
Ingredients
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For the Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Strawberry Salsa:
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare the Strawberry Salsa: Combine strawberries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Chill until serving.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Top grilled chicken with strawberry salsa and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish goes well with rice, grilled veggies, or tortilla chips.
- Can use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add avocado to the salsa for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
