Vibrant Citrus Herb Chicken Skewers with Avocado Salsa

Name: Vibrant Citrus Herb Chicken Skewers with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon orange zest; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 large avocados (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered); 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced); 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 1/4 teaspoon salt

HealthyMexicanDinnerQuickEasyHealthy

⏱️ 25m PREP

🔥 15m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 420 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a zesty citrus herb blend, paired with a refreshing avocado salsa for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

35.0g 45%

Fat

28.0g 36%

Carbs

15.0g 19%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

70% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Potassium

20% DV

Essential for heart health

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Supports vision and skin health

🌾 Fiber

Aids in digestion

☀️ Folate

25% DV

Supports cell function and tissue growth

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Avocado Salsa

2 large avocados diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange zest, minced garlic, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2 Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
3 While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Gently mix and set aside.
4 Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5 Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
6 Grill the chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
7 Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
8 Serve the chicken skewers with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa on top or on the side.