Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Chicken breasts are marinated in cilantro, honey, and lime, then grilled and served with a vibrant strawberry salsa of tomatoes, jalapeño, and green onions.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 4 small chicken breasts
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup club soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Make chicken: Combine cilantro, club soda, olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until marinade is smooth, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound using a meat mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over chicken. Let sit at room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Make salsa: Toss together tomatoes, strawberries, green onions, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium serving bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 5

Remove chicken from marinade and cook on the preheated grill until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard excess marinade.

Step 6

Spoon salsa over grilled chicken to serve.