Description
A vibrant and healthy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken served with a fresh and zesty Strawberry Salsa. This recipe combines tangy lime and fresh cilantro marinade with sweet and spicy strawberry salsa, perfect for a light summer dinner or outdoor grilling.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Strawberry Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will infuse the chicken with bright and savory flavors.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high to ensure a good sear and proper cooking of the chicken breasts.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, flipping once, until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Make the Strawberry Salsa: While the chicken grills, combine diced strawberries, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Gently stir to blend the flavors, then season with salt to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Plate the grilled chicken breasts and top generously with the freshly made strawberry salsa. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture combination.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or grilled vegetables to make a complete meal.
- For added heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the salsa or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftover strawberry salsa works great as a topping for tortilla chips or as a fresh accompaniment to fish dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
