Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Cherry Salsa

Name: Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Cherry Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tbsp. lime zest plus 1/4 c. lime juice, divided, plus wedges for serving; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 2 c. sweet cherries, pitted and chopped; 1 small shallot, chopped; 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1/4 c. Chopped fresh cilantro; 1 avocado, chopped

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jun 21, 2016

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Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Cherry Salsa Recipe

Photo credit: Tara Donne; Food stylist: Cyd Rafts McDowell; Prop stylist: Mary Clayton Carl

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 40 mins

Grilled chicken gets a lift with this flavor-packed marinade and fresh, fruity salsa.

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Ingredients

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp. lime zest plus 1/4 c. lime juice, divided, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
1 small shallot, chopped
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Combine garlic, chili powder, 3 tablespoons oil, lime zest and 2 tablespoons juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top bag. Add chicken, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate, in the refrigerator, 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, combine cherries, shallot, jalapeño, cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes. Fold in avocado.
3. Step 3Heat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat, covered, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Step 4 Serve with salsa and lime wedges.