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Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

The same old grilled chicken becomes so tiresome. That's what makes this grilled chicken with tomato-avocado salsa such a deviation for the norm. Your tastebuds will thank you.
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Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 915.66 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup(s) nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1/4 cup(s) lime juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) cilantro
  • 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1 dash(es) pepper, to taste
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup(s) lime juice, raw
  • 1/2 sliced avocado

Instructions
 

  • To prepare salsa: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, pepper and cilantro.
  • Chop the avocado and sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of lime juice to keep it from browning.
  • Add the avocado and remaining lime juice to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Prepare up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • To prepare chicken : In a small food processor, puree the yogurt, red onion, lime juice and cilantro to make a yogurt marinade.
  • Transfer the marinade to a shallow bowl or a plastic bag.
  • Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the remaining marinade and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken with tomato-avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 915.66kcalCarbohydrates: 37.08gProtein: 146.37gFat: 23.46gSaturated Fat: 2.28gCholesterol: 500.48mgSodium: 532.1mgFiber: 12.02gSugar: 13.8g
Keyword Chicken, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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