Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

24  DAY CHALLENGE RECIPE

Chicken

4 (6 oz.) chicken boneless skinless breast halves

1 T lime zest

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 tsp. honey

1/3 cup chopped packed cilantro, plus more for garnish

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper

Salsa

2 avocados (ripe, but semi firm) diced

2 medium Roma tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1 T. fresh lime juice

Directions:

Pound chicken breasts and transfer to gallon ziploc bag. 

In a small mixing bowl whisk together lime zest, olive oil, lime juice, honey, cilantro and garlic and season with 1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper.  Pour marinade over chicken in bag.  Seal bag, pressing out air and rub marinade over chicken. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours. 

Preheat a grill over medium high heat (425 degrees)  Brush grill grates lightly with oil until done (160 degrees) Remove and let rest 5 minutes.

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