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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Juicy chicken topped with fresh avocado

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

35m

Total

335

Calories

38g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

10g

Carbs

5g

Fiber

5g

Net Carbs

17g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

10

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

1

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
  • 2 large Avocados (Diced)
  • 2 diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced Red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped Cilantro
  • 2 Lime (Juiced)
  • 1 minced Jalapeño (Seeds removed)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make avocado salsa: In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Let rest for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Top each chicken breast with generous spoonfuls of avocado salsa. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

  • •Make salsa just before serving to prevent avocado browning
  • •Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking
  • •Add a squeeze of lime before serving