Lime-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

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This Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa recipe is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The chicken is marinated in a zesty lime marinade, which adds a tangy and citrusy flavor to the meat. It is then grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and flavorful chicken. The pineapple avocado salsa adds a sweet and creamy element to the dish, with the combination of tropical flavors complementing the grilled chicken beautifully. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or outdoor gathering.

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Lime marinated grilled chicken with pineapple avocado salsa recipe details

Lime marinated grilled chicken with pineapple avocado salsa recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
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Make up extra of this avocado salsa, and serve it with chips to keep people busy while you’re cooking the chicken breasts.
Ready in: 2 hours 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup diced avocado
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Extra time: 2 hours, marinating

1. In mixing bowl, stir together 1/2 cup lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and Greek seasoning. Pour into shallow dish and place chicken in marinade, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
2. To make the salsa, combine tomatoes, avocado, pineapple, green onion, remaining lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chicken has been cooked.
3. Heat grill to medium and lightly oil grate.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill. Cook for about 7 minutes on each side, until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and has reached an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F.
5. Serve chicken with salsa spooned on top.