1 serving of cilantro lime chicken with avocado salsa contains 599 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 13% carbs, 59% fat, and 28% protein. This is a good source of protein (76% of your Daily Value), fiber (49% of your Daily Value), and potassium (34% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 12 minutes
Ingredients
Red wine vinegar ½ tbsp or 7g
Crushed red pepper flakes ½ tsp or 0.2g
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken and marinade in a large ziplock bag and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before serving.
- For the avocado salsa, combine avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and a dash of salt in a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the fresh avocado salsa.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of cilantro lime chicken with avocado salsa (410g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 599 | |
| Fats | 41g | 53% |
| Saturated fats | 6g | 31% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 20g | 7% |
| Net carbs | 7g | |
| Fiber | 14g | 49% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 43g | |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1608mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 49μg | |
| Beta carotene | 220μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 170mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.5mg | 50% |
| Fluoride | 14μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 182μg | 46% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 20mg | 125% |
| Pantothenic acid | 5mg | 107% |
| Phosphorus | 478mg | 68% |
| Retinol | 12μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 40μg | 72% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A IU | 498IU | |
| Vitamin A | 34μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2mg | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 6mg | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 53μg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 22% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 0.2g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 0.4g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0.2g | |
| Starch | 0.2g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 6g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 26g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.5g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 4g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |








