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Chicken Breast with Salsa

By Sheila Lukins

4.3

(15)

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Chicken Breast with SalsaSusan Goldman

Cooking time may vary, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Check for doneness.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings: Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salsa, for serving (see recipe)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Place chicken in a bowl and toss well with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once.

    Step 2

    2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, then grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with marinade until slightly golden and cooked through, 3 or 4 minutes a side. Let chicken rest for 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Slice each breast into 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal and reform on two dinner plates; top with the salsa. Sprinkle with the tablespoon of cilantro. Serve immediately.

  2. Salsa:

    Step 4

    Toss 1 diced avocado in a bowl with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Fold in 1 diced tomato and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Season to taste.

TagsChicken BreastChickenPoultryAvocadoVegetableTomatoCilantroHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight MealsGrillingParade
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