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Salsa Chicken - The Healthiest Dinner Option Ever

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This salsa chicken is my go-to healthy dinner or lunch choice. It's high in protein, low in carbohydrates and calories plus it's full of flavour so you don't feel like you are missing out on a great meal.

Craving a delicious and nutritious meal? Look no further than Salsa Chicken! This vibrant dish is packed with rich flavours and colourful ingredients, making it a feast for both your eyes and taste buds. And the best part? It's healthy, gluten-free, low-carb, and low-calorie while still being high in protein. Perfect for those who want to enjoy a satisfying meal without sacrificing their health goals.


Salsa Chicken


Ingredients


  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

  • salt and black pepper

  • 4 chicken breasts

  • 200g baby spinach

  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander

  • 1 ripe avo sliced

  • Handful fresh coriander


    For the Salsa:


  • 1/2 red onion

  • 1/2 cucumber

  • 1 tomato or 4 rosa tomatoes

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic crushed

  • 2 tsp chopped jalapeños (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder


Directions


For the salsa mix together finely chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, lime juice, jalapenos, cumin and salt.


Next marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, chilli flakes, cumin  

and pepper for 1 hour.


Preheat the grill and place the chicken breasts on a baking tray about 20 cm from the grill, grill for around 8 minutes on each side or until cooked.


Place spinach leaves and avocado slices on the plate, drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, salt 

and pepper place the chicken on top and spoon over the salsa mix garnish with chopped coriander.

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