How to Make Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for firing up the grill and cooking up some delicious and healthy meals. One of our favorite recipes for summer grilling is Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa. This dish is bursting with flavor and is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.

The Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken is marinated in a zesty mixture of lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and a touch of honey. This marinade not only infuses the chicken with incredible flavor but also hel...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup club soda (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 small chicken breasts
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine cilantro, club soda, olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process marinade until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound using a meat mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over chicken. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Toss tomatoes, strawberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chicken is ready to serve.
  • Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Spoon salsa over grilled chicken.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 429mg