Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
41%
Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa
150 min.
4
790kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game? Our Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa is the perfect dish to impress your family and friends while keeping it gluten-free and dairy-free. This vibrant and flavorful recipe combines succulent chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, olive oil, and aromatic spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the refreshing salsa, featuring juicy beefsteak tomatoes, creamy avocados, and a kick of heat from serrano chiles. The pickling process adds a delightful tanginess that perfectly complements the grilled chicken, making it a standout main course for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 150 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Not only is this meal delicious, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa is sure to become a favorite in your household. So fire up the grill and get ready to savor the flavors of this delightful dish!

Ingredients

  •  avocado 
  • pound beefsteak tomatoes seeded quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon ground pepper 
  • servings chicken 
  •  chicken breast halves with bone and skin (2 1/2 lbs. total)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • teaspoons ginger fresh minced
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 2.5 tablespoons t brown sugar dark light packed
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons mustard seeds 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoons pepper black
  • servings salsa 
  •  serrano chiles thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
  • 0.5 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Make salsa: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, chiles, and green onions. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar to a boil.
  2. Add brown sugar and salt and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat. Put ginger, garlic, and dry spices in a bowl. In another medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until rippling.
  4. Add ginger mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in seasoned vinegar, and pour over tomato mixture.
  6. Let salsa cool, then cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. About 1 hour before serving, cut avocados into 3/4-in. chunks, add to salsa, and bring to room temperature.
  7. Make chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings. Turn chicken in mixture to coat.
  8. Let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes.
  9. Heat a grill to high (450 to 550). Lift chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill chicken, covered, turning often, until no longer pink in center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon salsa on top, saving half the liquid for another use (such as salad dressing).

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein24.53%
Fat61.15%
Carbs14.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87
Glycemic Load
2.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.204347579376%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.83mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
3.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:790.25kcal
39.51%
Fat:54.56g
83.94%
Saturated Fat:10.23g
63.91%
Carbohydrates:28.77g
9.59%
Net Carbohydrates:18.51g
6.73%
Sugar:13.11g
14.57%
Cholesterol:153.68mg
51.23%
Sodium:1604.51mg
69.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.24g
98.48%
Vitamin B3:22.39mg
111.97%
Vitamin B6:1.73mg
86.56%
Selenium:56.51µg
80.73%
Vitamin K:79.89µg
76.09%
Phosphorus:529.7mg
52.97%
Vitamin C:39.53mg
47.91%
Potassium:1649.76mg
47.14%
Vitamin E:6.85mg
45.69%
Vitamin B5:4.26mg
42.6%
Fiber:10.26g
41.02%
Vitamin A:1973.25IU
39.46%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.75%
Folate:126.04µg
31.51%
Magnesium:122.85mg
30.71%
Iron:4.93mg
27.41%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.23%
Copper:0.45mg
22.61%
Zinc:3.34mg
22.29%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.48%
Calcium:109.72mg
10.97%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.37%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.2%
Source:My Recipes