Description
This grilled chicken recipe is topped with a fresh pico de gallo, making it a perfect dish for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Pico de Gallo: Mix diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Plate: Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Top with pico de gallo and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with tortilla chips or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with pico de gallo
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg