Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients;

Chicken

• 2 (9 oz) raw chicken boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 1/2 Tbsp lime zest

• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice

• 2 teaspoons oil

• 1 packets Splenda or Stevia

• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Salsa

• 1 1/2 ounces avocados (ripe but semi-firm), diced

• 3/4 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped

• 1/4 cup chopped green onion, rinsed under cool water to remove harsh bite

• 1/2 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions:

• Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and pound thicker parts of chicken to an even thickness. Transfer chicken to a gallon size resealable plastic bag.

• In a small mixing bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, splenda, cilantro, 3 cloves minced garlic and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Pour marinade mixture over chicken in bag. Seal bag while pressing air out, then rub marinade over chicken. Allow to rest in refrigerator 2 - 4 hours (rotating bag to opposite side and moving chicken around halfway through if possible to ensure it's evenly marinating).

• Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (to about 425 - 450 degrees). Brush grill grates lightly with oil then grill chicken until center registers 160 - 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.

• Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl toss together avocado, tomato, onion, garlic and lime and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon over chicken and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve warm.

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