Low-Carb Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe can be made in just a few minutes using boneless skinless chicken breasts, cilantro, lime and a homemade avocado, onion and tomato topping. It is the perfect low-carb recipe to get your body ready for Summer!
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Large Avocados Diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes Diced
- 1 Small Onion Diced
- 2 Bunches Cilantro Chopped
- 1 Large Lime – roll the lime on the counter until soft, better if left at room temperature
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Minced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 Ziploc Bag
Instructions
- Start by trimming any fat off of your boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Next, place the chicken, 1/2 of the chopped cilantro, 1/2 of the diced onion, garlic, squeeze 1/2 lime and salt and pepper into the Ziploc bag. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours to allow to marinate.
- Once the chicken has marinated, remove them from the bag and drizzle some olive oil into a pan, set on medium heat and grill them on each side until the chicken is cooked throughly to temp (165º F).
- In a bowl, add the diced avocado, diced tomatoes, the other half of the diced onions, the rest of cilantro, 1/2 squeezed lime and salt and pepper.
- Mix gently and place on top of the cooked chicken breast.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
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