recipe

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Mango Salsa

Prep Time 45 min
Servings 3-4

Ingredients

  • 6 {Foster Farms Simply Raised boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets}

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice

  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 mango, diced ½ inch

  • 1 California avocado, diced ½ inch

  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced ¼ inch

Directions

  • 1. Place chicken into a gallon size plastic storage bag.

    2. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped garlic, honey, olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper.

    3. Pour all but 3-4 tablespoons of the dressing over the chicken, reserving some of it for the salsa. Turn chicken pieces in the dressing, massaging to coat evenly. Seal the bag and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    4. While the chicken is marinating, mix diced mango, diced red onion and diced avocado in the reserved dressing to make the salsa. Set aside.

    5. Preheat grill to med-high heat. Sprinkle both sides chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper. Grill approximately 9-11 minutes per side, until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken reaches 165°F. Always use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature.

    6. Serve with salsa and enjoy.

COOK TO A SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165°F. ALWAYS use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature. Do not rely solely on suggested cooking times. Cooking appliances vary in temperature and cooking times are a GUIDE ONLY.

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