Description
Sizzling cilantro lime grilled chicken dances with zesty strawberry salsa, creating a summer sensation that blends Mexican-inspired flavors. Fresh ingredients and bold spices promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Strawberry Salsa Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, prepare strawberry salsa by combining diced strawberries, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and optional jalapeño and honey.
- Gently mix salsa ingredients, allowing flavors to meld for 5-10 minutes.
- Let grilled chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
- Plate chicken and generously top with fresh strawberry salsa.
- Garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately while chicken is hot and salsa is fresh.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat to prevent drying out, aiming for internal temperature of 165°F.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the salsa to balance the tangy lime and spicy jalapeño.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice tolerance, or substitute with bell pepper for milder version.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg