Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fresh Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Ready in:
1 1/2 hour

Recipe Description:

Grilled chicken breast sliced and topped with a savory blend of avocados, herbs and vinegar.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 cup
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
  • 2 Tbsp. jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup water, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 6 4-ounce chicken breast, boneless, skinless

Instructions:

  1. Purée avocados, onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, garlic, vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth. Remove 1/2 cup sauce; cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
  2. Place chicken breasts into a 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bag or large shallow dish. Add 1/2 cup avocado sauce and remaining 4 tablespoons water to chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, place on grill. Cook, turning as needed, until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165° F. Remove from grill.
  4. Place chicken breasts on large serving platter. Top the chicken with the reserved avocado sauce.
Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (189g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g -
Monounsaturated Fat 7g -
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 450mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars < 1g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 27g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.78mg 4%
Potassium 651mg 15%
Vitamin A 16mcg 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
VItamin E 2mg 15%
Vitamin K 16mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.15mg 10%
Riboflavin 0.27mg 20%
Niacin 17mg 110%
Vitamin B6 1mg 60%
Folate 54mcg DFE 15%
    (0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0.24 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 2mg 50%
Choline 101mg 20%
Phosphorus 274mg 20%
Magnesium 48mg 10%
Zine 1mg 10%
Selenium 26mcg 50%
Copper 0.15mg 15%
Manganese 0.13mg 6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.