This grilled chicken is covered in a fresh tomato and avocado salsa with lime and cilantro, which really brightens the meat. Trader Joe's Israeli couscous blend on the side *choose rice instead if cooking gluten free* and steamed broccoli with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
This picture was taken with my Droid Eris Phone
Recipe: (serves 4)
Ingredients
for the marinade:
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
the juice of one lime
1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
For the Salsa:
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 Tablespoons onion, chopped
the juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
Directions:
1. To prepare the marinade mix cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in a large bowl, add the chicken and toss to coat, let rest for about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Season chicken lightly with salt and cook over medium-high heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165'F, about 5 minutes per side.
2. To make the salsa, Mix all ingredients except avocado in a bowl. Add avocado last, stirring gently to combine. Serve salsa over chicken.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
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