Description
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this Cilantro Lime Chicken, perfectly marinated and grilled to juicy perfection. Paired with a vibrant corn salsa, it’s an ideal dish for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite promises a delightful combination of zesty lime and fragrant cilantro that will have your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish. Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Make the Salsa: In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), lime zest, and sugar. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Slice the chicken against the grain and top with fresh corn salsa before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg