Description
Juicy cilantro lime grilled chicken topped with a fresh sweet-and-spicy strawberry salsa, delivering bright summer flavors in a light and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup club soda (optional)
- 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 5 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for salsa)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (for salsa)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for salsa)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (for salsa)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine olive oil, honey, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and club soda if using. Blend until smooth.
- Pound chicken breasts to about ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Place chicken in a bowl or resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, strawberries, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
- Grill chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top generously with strawberry salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes if not grilling.
- Swap strawberries for mango, pineapple, or peaches for variation.
- Store chicken and salsa separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze grilled chicken (without salsa) up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
