Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 avocados
• 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
• 1 small bunch cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 2 limes
• 1 medium red onion
• black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Directions

1. Wash and dry the fresh produce

- 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 avocados 2 limes 1 small bunch cilantro

2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl.
- 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless

3. Juice the limes; add half of the juice to the bowl with the chicken and the other half to a separate medium salad bowl.

4. Using a knife, shave the cilantro leaves off the stems at a downward angle, working away from your body; discard the stems and finely chop the leaves. Add half to each bowl.

5. Trim off and discard the root end of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic. Add to the bowl with the chicken and 4 cloves garlic.

6. To the bowl with the chicken, add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Turn the chicken until well coated with the marinade. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper

7. Preheat a grill pan or regular skillet over medium-high heat.

8. While the chicken marinates, halve the grape tomatoes crosswise. Add to the salad bowl.

9. Once the grill pan / skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook until it is golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

10. Halve the avocados lengthwise and twist the halves to separate, then remove the pit with a knife or spoon; scoop out and small dice the flesh. Add to the salad bowl.

11. Trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer; small dice the onion (cut into 1/4 inch pieces). Add to the salad bowl.1 medium red onion

12. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to the salad bowl; toss to combine.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper

13. To serve, divide the chicken between plates and top with the salsa. Enjoy!


Original recipe found at:

• https://www.mealime.com/recipes/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-avocado-tomato-salsa/3892