Grilled Chicken with Apple Salsa
A vibrant celebration of flavors featuring grilled chicken topped with refreshing apple salsa, perfect for summer picnics and backyard barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 apple, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts for even cooking, season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make the apple salsa by mixing diced apple, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Plate the chicken, slice it, and top with apple salsa. Drizzle extra lime juice if desired.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or a green salad. For a rustic vibe, use a wooden board for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, apple salsa, summer recipes, easy dinner, healthy meal