Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances tender grilled chicken with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is quick to prepare and highly customizable. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that uplifts your dining experience with color and flavor. Enjoy it as a main course, side dish, or light lunch—it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- While cooking, chop the cilantro, slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, cilantro, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg