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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This healthy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is simple to prepare and packed with flavor! Low carb, Keto friendly, and perfect for summer!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
  • MARINADE
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • TOPPING
  • 3 avocados, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts and marinade into a large Ziploc bag or into the bowl of marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate until ready to grill (at least 1 hour of marinating is best).
  • Grill chicken over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink/cooked through.
  • While chicken is cooking, combine the avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
  • To serve, place chicken breast on plate with desired amount of topping over it.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from: Gimme Delicious

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 1269mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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