Lime-Grilled Chicken Breasts with Avocado Salsa
Preparation time: 15 min, Chill 30 min Cook time : 6 min Portion size: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) lime juice
- ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh coriander, minced
- ¼ cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1 avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half to create 8 pieces. Pound each to even thickness.
- In glass bowl, combine ¼ cup (60 mL) of the lime juice, 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the coriander, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the olive oil, garlic and half each of the salt and pepper. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, vinegar and remaining lime juice, coriander, oil, salt and pepper. Peel and cut avocado into large dice; gently toss with salsa, without breaking up. Set aside.
- Place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill until no longer pink inside, about 3 minutes per side. Serve topped with salsa and lime wedges.
- Source : August 2010