Strawberry Lime Avocado Grilled Chicken

Strawberry Lime Avocado Chicken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and half of salsa

Calories: 235 • Total Fat: 11g • Total Carbohydrate: 10g (Fiber: 4g • Sugars: 3g) • Protein: 26g • Vitamin C (68%) • Folate (13%) • Manganese (10%)

Nutritional Highlights

Rich in Good Fats • High Protein • Sugar-Free • Gluten-Free • Good Source of Fiber • Immunity Booster

This recipe has an excellent balance of protein and fat. It has a moderate amount of carbs so add a small side of grains or other complex carbohydrates to stabilize your blood sugar.


Strawberry Lime Avocado Grilled Chicken

Strawberry Lime avocado Grilled chicken

Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 ounces each)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 limes, juice and zest, divided
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, diced (about 5 medium strawberries)
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
METHOD
  1. Juice 1 of the limes and marinade chicken for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and mist with cooking spray.
  3. Remove the chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. *Note: you can also bake the chicken in a 350ºF oven for 20-25 minutes if you don’t have a grill or grill pan.
  4. While chicken is cooking, prepare the salsa.
  5. Combine strawberries, juice and zest from the second lime, avocado, and mint. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. When chicken is cooked through, top each piece with 1/2 of the strawberry lime salsa and serve.
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