Grilled Chicken with Salsa and Avocado

Grilled Chicken with Salsa and Avocado is a refreshing and flavorful low-carb dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a zesty homemade salsa and creamy avocado. Perfect for a light supper, this meal is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts - 300g
• 2 tbsp olive oil - 30ml
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika - 5g
• 1 tsp ground cumin - 5g
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• 1 medium tomato - diced
• 1/4 red onion - finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper - seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro - chopped
• 1 lime - juiced
• 1 ripe avocado - sliced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the salsa by mixing diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
4. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Serve the grilled chicken topped with the fresh salsa and sliced avocado.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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