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Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

This Avocado Chili Lime Grilled Chicken is marinated grilled chicken served with a chunky avocado topping that always impresses!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Entree, Grilling
Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Sugar Free, Whole30
Servings 8 cutlets
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • skillet
  • gallon Ziploc bag

Ingredients
  

Chicken + Chili Lime Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts trimmed, boneless and skinless
  • 0.25 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Chunky Avocado Topping

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally. This will give you 8 thin cutlets so they'll cook faster and more evenly.
  • Place your chicken cutlets in a gallon Ziploc bag with all ingredients for the Chili Lime Marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out any excess air. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour and up to 12 hours.

Grilling Instructions

  • Remove each chicken cutlet from the bag and place on a hot grill over medium heat. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through. (For perfect grill marks try to only flip the chicken once.) Grilling time is typically around 9 to 10 minutes total.

Stovetop Instructions

  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil or another cooking fat to a skillet on the stove. Heat the oil over medium high heat.
  • Add each chicken cutlet to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Flip your chicken. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip your chicken. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Finishing Touch

  • While chicken is cooking, combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • When ready to serve, top each chicken cutlet with the Chunky Avocado Topping.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 cutlet (½ a chicken breast) plus avocado topping. If you’re having two cutlets just double the numbers. If sautéing you'll need to account for extra olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 947mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado, chicken, grilling
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