{"id":72653,"date":"2022-01-10T19:30:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T18:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=72653"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:35:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:35:55","slug":"grilled-chicken-breast-with-avocado-salsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/grilled-chicken-breast-with-avocado-salsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Healthy grilled chicken breast topped with fresh avocado salsa makes this dish a delicious low-carb dinner in less than 30 minutes! One that is flavourful citrus marinade made with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, cumin and oregano. The avocado salsa is a chunky version of guacamole with a little extra heat from fresh red chili. Together this grilled chicken recipe makes a tasty low-carb, high protein lunch or dinner option that is easy to make.<\/p>\n

Preparing the chicken<\/h2>\n

When cooking chicken breasts, even thickness is important. Nobody wants a piece of chicken that is undercooked in the middle and dry on the sides. This is where butterflying (slice the chicken breasts horizontally so you have two thin chicken cutlets) or pounding down the breasts until they are flat comes into play. When the chicken is the same thickness, it\u2019s easier to cook.<\/p>\n

\"Ingredients<\/a>
\n\"Butterfly<\/a><\/p>\n

How to butterfly a chicken breast<\/h2>\n

1. Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breast half on a cutting board, with the smooth side down, and cut away the small fillet (tenderloin).<\/p>\n

2. Turn the breast over and slice the breast in half widthwise (like you would a hamburger or hotdog bun) being careful not to cut through to the other side.<\/p>\n

3. Open the breast along the fold (like you would a book) and flatten into the butterfly shape. Place the chicken between a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper and with a meat pounder further flatten so that it is an even thickness. Voila – it\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n

Marinading the chicken<\/h2>\n

The beauty of this recipe is that you can marinade the chicken ahead of time, and then just throw it on the grill (in this case my LeMax indoor glass ceramic grill<\/a>), or prepare it a cast iron grill pan on the stove. Both methods are super easy and quick! As for the marinading, I recommend 2-3 hours, but if you are pressed for time you could shorten the marinade time to 30 minutes. If you are planning ahead, up to 12 hours is also fine!<\/p>\n

\"LeMax<\/a><\/p>\n

Grilling the perfect chicken breast<\/h2>\n

Thin, evenly thick chicken breasts will reduce the overall cooking time and help them cook more evenly. Basic rule of thumb is 3-5 minutes per side on medium to high heat, but naturally the time will vary depending on the thickness of the breasts. Note, that the chicken will continue to cook slightly even after removed from the grill, so every minutes counts when it comes to ensuring a juicy grilled chicken breast.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a><\/p>\n

What to serve alongside this grilled chicken breast with avocado salsa recipe<\/h2>\n

You could easily round out this dish with a mixed green salad, a classic potato salad, grilled asparagus, or try a black bean and mango salad<\/a> \u2014 it’s a great addition to this recipe, which already has Latin American flair.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for other chicken recipe inspiration?<\/h2>\n

Give one of these delicious recipes a try:<\/p>\n