Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Makes 4 servings Per serving: 1 Leaner 1 Healthy Fat ½ Green

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 lbs raw skinless chicken (once cooked = four 6oz servings)
• ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Salsa

• 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 6 ounces avocado
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

Chicken

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cilantro, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, salt, cumin, and olive oil. Season with 1 tsp black pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the marinade and let stand at room temperature while you prepare the salsa, no more than 15-20 minutes.
2. Pre-heat the grill on high heat. Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes (about 5 minutes per each side). You will notice the chicken start to shrink and plump up when they are done.

Salsa

1. Combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with chicken.