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Grilled Lime Coconut Chicken with Avocado Salsa

January 19, 2021

Prep Time

5 mins

Grill Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Categories

We love this healthy, flavorful recipe from Kell & Janet Phelps. It incorporates lots of fresh ingredients that take the chicken from bland to bold.

Ingredients

Servings

0.375

lbs

Boneless Skinless Chicken (cut of your choice)

Marinade:

0.5

Garlic Cloves, Minced

0.75

tbsp

Coconut Oil, Melted

0.0625

cups

Cilantro, Chopped

0.25

Lime, Juiced

0.125

tsp

Cumin

0.125

tsp

Paprika

0.125

tsp

Salt

0.125

tsp

Black Pepper

Avocado Salsa

0.5

Avocados, Diced

2.5

Grape Tomatoes, Diced

0.0625

cups

Red Onion, Chopped

0.25

Jalapeno, Seeded and Chopped (optional)

0.0625

cups

Cilantro, Chopped

0.25

Lime, Juiced

Salt and Pepper to Taste (if you like heat – Cajun seasoning)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, warm the coconut oil in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until melted.

Step 2

Whisk all other ingredients for the marinade into the coconut oil and set aside.
Photo of Whisk all other ingredients for the marinade into the coconut oil and set aside.

Step 3

Wash and dry chicken thoroughly and then place in marinade.

Step 4

Mix thoroughly until the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. You can use right away or cover your bowl in plastic wrap and allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 5

Grill chicken over medium-high heat until internal temperature is 180 degrees F.
Photo of Grill chicken over medium-high heat until internal temperature is 180 degrees F.

Step 6

While the chicken is marinating, combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to use.
Photo of While the chicken is marinating, combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to use.

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