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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

submitted by Sara on August 2, 2019
Source: https://gimmedelicious.com/2019/06/03/grilled-avocado-chicken/
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Meal Prep

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For the chicken
 1½ lb Chicken Breast, skinless, raw
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 2  (ea. 0.11 oz) Garlic, raw
3 tbsp Olive Oil
¼ cup Cilantro, Coriander Leaves, raw
1 tbsp Lime juice, fresh cold-pressed
½ tsp Cumin seeds, ground
½ tsp Paprika, ground, mild (spice)
½ tsp Salt, Kosher salt, table salt
¼ tsp Pepper, black, ground
For the salsa
 2  (ea. 7.09 oz) Avocados, raw
⅞ cup 1 tbsp Tomatoes, raw, chopped
¼ cup Onions, red, raw, chopped
7½ tsp Jalapeno Peppers, Chili Pepper, Chile, raw
¼ cup Cilantro, Coriander Leaves, raw
1 tbsp Lime juice, fresh cold-pressed
½ tsp Salt, Kosher salt, table salt
¼ tsp Pepper, black, ground
49.41 ozaltogether (view nutrition facts)

Preparation

  1. Serving size:
    12.40 oz (calculated)
    Notes: 1 chicken breast (6 oz or 170 g raw) and 1 cup of salsa

    Marinating the chicken

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness or cut them in half horizontally.
  2. Mix together the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil and spices for the chicken's marinade.
  3. Coat the chicken in the marinade. Let marinate for at least half an hour or even overnight.

  4. Preparing the salsa / salad

  5. Chop the avocado, tomato, onion, deseeded jalapeno and cilantro.
  6. Toss in the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. If preparing ahead of time, store in an airtight container in the fridge.

  8. Finishing the dish

  9. Grill the chicken until it is done, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Alternatively cook in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  10. Serve the grilled chicken with a side of salsa.
  11. Enjoy!

  12. Meal Prep Tip

  13. You can store the finished dish in an airtight container for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat the meat in the microwave, on the stovetop or in the oven.

Nutrition Facts
for
serving

  • Calorie count
    475 kcal
  • % of calories by macros
    Fat56.8 %270 kcal29.5 g
    Net Carbs4.6 %22 kcal5.3 g
    Dietary Fiber3.4 %16 kcal7.8 g
    Protein35.2 %167 kcal41 g
  • Approx. WW SmartPoints™
    8.6
  • Cholesterol 124.2 mg
  • Sodium 676.8 mg
  • Fat 29.5 g
    • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
    • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Carbohydrates 13.1 g
    • Dietary Fiber 7.8 g
    • Total Sugars 2.5 g
    • Added Sugar 0 g
    • Sugar alcohols 0 g
  • Protein 41.1 g
  • Calcium 37.3 mg
  • Iron 1.7 mg
  • Magnesium 86.4 mg
  • Potassium 1219.7 mg
  • Zinc 2 mg
  • Vitamin A (Retinol Equivalents) 56.1 mcg
  • Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
  • Vitamin C 24.1 mg
  • Folate 108.2 mcg
    • Folic Acid 0 mcg