Description
This recipe features flavorful grilled chicken marinated with lime and cilantro, paired with a creamy avocado green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (for the sauce)
- 1 jalapeño (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- For the creamy green sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg