Saturday, January 21, 2012

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

This one is top of the list for healthy but delicious. The chicken is packed with yummy flavor, and the avocado salsa is a very good complement to it, or it would be great as a dip for chips. We served it with Saffron Rice, and the meal got rave reviews from Dave.

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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped
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1. To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss and let stand 3 minutes.

2. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.

3. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

5. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

6. To prepare salsa, combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl.

7. Add avocado; stir gently to combine. Serve salsa over chicken.

Nutritional Facts: Calories - 289, Fat - 13.2, Carbs - 6.6, Fiber - 3.6, 

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