Skip to main content

Chicken Breast with Salsa

4.3

(15)

Image may contain Text Advertisement Poster Brochure Paper Flyer Page Food and Roast
Chicken Breast with SalsaSusan Goldman

Cooking time may vary, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Check for doneness.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings: Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salsa, for serving (see recipe)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Place chicken in a bowl and toss well with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once.

    Step 2

    2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, then grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with marinade until slightly golden and cooked through, 3 or 4 minutes a side. Let chicken rest for 3 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Slice each breast into 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal and reform on two dinner plates; top with the salsa. Sprinkle with the tablespoon of cilantro. Serve immediately.

  2. Salsa:

    Step 4

    Toss 1 diced avocado in a bowl with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Fold in 1 diced tomato and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Season to taste.

Read More
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
From Italian wedding soup with escarole to green smoothies with kale.
A mix of turmeric, ginger, and milk thistle in Dose for Your Liver purports to support your liver health—but what does the research say?
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe again.
We tested multiple hacks, but only one created both tender and sweet bananas.
With titles dedicated to party appetizers, therapeutic baking, and more.
Custom cocktail pouches, house beats, and global matchups were the backdrop of a vibrant, cocktail-fueled fête for soccer fans.