COOKING LIGHT CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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Fast: A three-minute dip into a pungent marinade is all that's needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Weight Watchers: 6 points per serving

Provided by kristiesnell

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 1 breast and 1/4 cup salsa, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
  • To prpare salsa, combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl.
  • Add avocado; stir gently to combine.
  • Serve salsa over chicken.

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