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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Tomato Avocado Salsa

Susan Tea
July 15, 2013
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This Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Tomato Avocado Salsa is so delicious and flavorful! I couldn't get enough, especially of the salsa. When the kids refused the salsa, I didn't force it on them. I was even secretly hoping they would beg me not to make them try it. Heck, they didn't even have to beg. The 7 year old simply said "Mom, do I need to have that stuff?" I was more than happy to eat what would have gone on the kids chicken. As soon as I got the little

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4 limes, juiced and zested
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced seeded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

Tomato Avocado Salsa:
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
3 tablespoons jalapeño pepper, minced
2 avocados, diced
pinch salt
juice of 1small lime
Combine all marinade ingredients, except chicken, in a food processor and pulse until smooth and well combined. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts in a wide, shallow bowl (or in a large, sealable...
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Nutritions

Calories
226

Sodium
312mg
13% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV
Grilled Chicken Dairy-Free Dinner Sugar Free

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