CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN TOPPED WITH FRESH AVOCADO SALSA | Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

Start by marinating the chicken breasts.

Use 2 medium-sized boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds total.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 2 minced garlic cloves.

Juice 1 lime into the mixture using a lime juicer.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the marinade and mix well.

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a mallet or meat pounder, placing parchment paper on top to avoid splatter.

Coat the chicken in the marinade thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi Grill on high heat.

Insert a temperature probe into the thickest part of the chicken and set it to 165°F.

Grill the chicken for 15 minutes, flipping it halfway at 7 minutes.

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa by chopping 2 avocados and 2 small tomatoes (or 1 large tomato).

Chop 1/4 cup of red onion and add it to the salsa mixture.

If desired, add 1 chopped jalapeno, 1/4 cup cilantro, and juice of 1 lime to the salsa.

Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Once the chicken reaches 165°F, remove it from the grill.

Top the grilled chicken with the avocado salsa and serve.

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