Name: Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless); 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh, minced); 3 tbsp lime juice (fresh); 3 roma tomatoes (diced); 2 avocados (ripe; diced); 1/2 red onion (diced); 1 tbsp cilantro (fresh, minced); 2 tsp lime juice (fresh); 1/4 tsp black pepper (fresh, ground)

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

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Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delicious and fresh recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

This dish features tender and juicy chicken breast, seasoned with cilantro, lime, and spices, and seared in a hot skillet until crispy and golden brown. The chicken is then topped with a flavorful and creamy avocado salsa, made with ripe avocados, juicy roma tomatoes, and tangy lime juice, resulting in a bright and tasty dish. Serve this Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa with your favorite sides, like rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables, for a complete and healthy meal. This recipe is easy to make, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for those who are looking for a healthy and satisfying dinner option. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful and fresh ingredients. So, grab your skillet and get ready to serve up a delicious and nutritious meal!

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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5 from 2 votes

Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a delicious and fresh recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican Fusion

Keyword: Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Servings:

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Ned Adams

Cost: $25

Equipment

12" Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken

4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
2 tbsp cilantro fresh, minced
3 tbsp lime juice fresh

Avocado Salsa

3 roma tomatoes diced
2 avocados ripe; diced
1/2 red onion diced
1 tbsp cilantro fresh, minced
2 tsp lime juice fresh
1/4 tsp black pepper fresh, ground

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Instructions

Combine cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and chicken in a large bowl and marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
In a 12" cast iron skillet, grill chicken over medium high heat and cook about 8 minutes per each side or until no longer pink inside.
To prepare salsa, combine salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and toss gently to combine.
Serve Salsa with Chicken.

Notes

Chicken can be marinated overnight.

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Mark says:

May 16, 2021 at 12:34 pm

There’s no avocado in the recipe

Michelle De La Cerda Nash says:
May 21, 2021 at 9:42 am

Well Mark, it seems you’re right. How embarrassing to leave off such a star ingredient. I fixed the recipe card. Thank you so much for pointing my omission out.