Quick & Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken With Mango Avocado Salsa
The tart and savory cilantro lime chicken pairs perfectly with sweet and sour mango salsa!
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Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 386kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For the chicken and marinade:
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the mango salsa:
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of one lime
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the marinade: combine the oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper, in a large bowl, until the honey dissolves. Place the chicken in the bowl, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the salsa: place the mango, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side. Pour in the marinade, lower the heat, and cook, covered, until fully cooked, about 3 minutes. Serve with a side of rice and with mango-avocado salsa on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 3mg