Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Avocado Salsa |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a wonderful family favorite that I found on Parenthoodweb a couple of years ago. May be made on the grill or in the oven. Prep time includes marinating time. Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 lemon, juice of |
1 lime, juice of |
1 orange, juice of |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
salt and pepper |
1 avocado, diced |
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced |
1 cup canned corn |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
salt and pepper |
1/2 lime, juice of |
cooked white rice |
Directions:
1. Combine marinade ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup for basting.
2. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag with marinade, and refrigerate for a couple of hours, turning periodically.
3. Combine salsa ingredients and chill.
4. Grill chicken breasts as you normally would, brushing with reserved marinade during grilling.
5. The chicken may also be baked in the oven at 375 for 20 minutes, covered, or until cooked through.
6. Serve chicken on a bed of rice, and spoon salsa over chicken.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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