Erin I made it today. Amazing. We had pre grilled chicken left over from the weekend BBQ. I poked holes in the chicken let it marinade all day then heated up on the pan. Oh the other cheat I used was the bottle of real lime juice because limes were still too expensive up here. Boyfriend went back for seconds and asked for it to be put in the rotation. Rave reviews all around.
What a treat! We made this on our indoor grill today due to hot Iowa weather. It’s the best lime grilled chicken recipe we’ve found. The strawberry avocado combo speaks to my soul. A true keeper. Hey, everyone, make it soon!
I didn’t make the chicken, but turned the “salsa” in this recipe into a delicious salad, with larger pieces of strawberries and avocado, plus additional dressing. The tip about soaking red onion in hot tap water is one I will use again. Thank you.
Mary, I am so so glad you enjoyed the salsa! That red onion trick has been a game changer for me too. Thanks so much for taking time to leave this lovely review!
Made this tonight and my husband and I loved it! This is going into our summer rotation. Our kids (2, 4, and 6) loved the chicken too; I didn’t give them the salsa because they’re in an “everything has to be separate” phase. The soaking tip works really well. The last bag of onions I bought was strong so I tried soaking because I thought the kids might want to ttry the salsa when they saw our plates. It left this faint hint of red onion, but with no bite. We won’t do it next time because we like red onions and I think it will be a while before the kids will try the salsa anyway, but it’s a great trick when you’re cooking for those sensitive to onions.
We served over brown rice and black beans because that’s what I had on hand and it was great, but we definitely want to try it as a salad over field greens next time. I think it will want a little crunch and I’m trying to decide what to add. I was thinking about jicama sticks. Any other ideas? Tortilla strips? Pepitas? Would love to hear how others have/would fixed as a salad.
I also think the first half of this would freeze really well. I’m going to make an extra batch of the chicken and marinade next time and stick it in the freezer. It would be so nice to be able to just pull out of the freezer a day or two before grilling and have your meat all ready to go. Then, all you have to do the day of is make the salsa.
Rebekah, HOORAYYYY! So happy to hear this was a hit. Thank you for letting me know how it came out! Jicama sticks sound DELICIOUS (I want to try that!) I think radishes would be great too!
This recipe is so delicious! I made without the salsa, but will add that back in for another night. I omitted the garlic and onion from the recipe because my body does not tolerate it well. The recipe was still fantastic. Will use the thighs to top over a light kale salad. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!
Quick question – the marinade for the chicken includes lime and the instructions say to marinade the chicken for at least an hour or up to a day. I thought marinades with lime can’t be on that long b/c the acid starts to cook the chicken. Or is that okay in this case?
Hi Janine! You’re right that the acid does start to break down the chicken, which is great for tenderizing. I wouldn’t leave it in the marinade longer than the recipe says, but I think the chicken can stand up to it for 1 day (unlike something more delicate, like fish). I hope that helps!
Dumb question, but would a lot of flavor be lost if I cooked the chicken in a skillet on the stove? I travel in a motorhome and don’t have room to carry a grill or heavy indoor griddle. Thanks! I’m anxious to try this!
Great to hear! Thanks so much. If my grocery store has any strawberries in stock, I’ll try it tonight! You are a beacon of light in this tough time! Please stay safe!
This is an annual favorite for our family beach vacation. My mother in law picks up fresh strawberries from the farm stand, and we have this on girls night while the men go on their fishing trip. It is so fresh and flavorful. Pair with your favorite cocktails and you have a party!
I do not normally come back to write a review after I have made a recipe … but y’all! I HAD to for this one! OMG amazing! So fresh, macro friendly, and a perfect summer meal! This is being added to my go to dinner list for sure!
This was an incredible dish! I sliced the chicken before I marinated it and then cooked it up in a skillet. The strawberry avocado topping paired so well! I served it all over some spinach to complete the meal!
This is absolutely delicious!! So easy, too. I did it with breasts and thighs(I prefer the thighs) and served it on baby arugula and baby spinach with the lime vinaigrette. The only thing I changed was adding red chile flakes to the marinade. So fresh and flavorful!
Made this dish for my family. I’ve never cooked anything before if I’m being honest but your recipe impressed everyone at the table tonight . Will be trying something new tomorrow . Thanks again for making me look stellar tonight 👩🏽🍳
This recipe was amazing! I was a little hesitant as I’m not the biggest fan of lime and cilantro. But the flavors came together wonderfully. Everything was so delicious!! I’m also not a fan of heat, so I left out the jalapenos and it was perfect!!
In the process of making this recipe and have the chicken marinating when I noticed your photos and description of the marinade shows no cilantro, but down below in the actual recipe it calls for 1/4 c. chopped cilantro. Hope it’s not overpowering because I followed the actual recipe with cilantro included. ?
Hi Mary, we’ve recently updated the recipe and included the cilantro in the marinade. You’ll see it described in the post as a “cilantro-lime marinade” and you’ll see it in the new video provide. Hope you love it!
Erin I made it today. Amazing. We had pre grilled chicken left over from the weekend BBQ. I poked holes in the chicken let it marinade all day then heated up on the pan. Oh the other cheat I used was the bottle of real lime juice because limes were still too expensive up here. Boyfriend went back for seconds and asked for it to be put in the rotation. Rave reviews all around.
Ellen, I am so thrilled to hear how much you both enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your tips and taking time to leave this wonderful review!
What a treat! We made this on our indoor grill today due to hot Iowa weather. It’s the best lime grilled chicken recipe we’ve found. The strawberry avocado combo speaks to my soul. A true keeper. Hey, everyone, make it soon!
Shawn, YAY!!! So so happy to hear it. Thanks for taking time to leave this fabulous review! It means a lot.
I didn’t make the chicken, but turned the “salsa” in this recipe into a delicious salad, with larger pieces of strawberries and avocado, plus additional dressing. The tip about soaking red onion in hot tap water is one I will use again. Thank you.
Mary, I am so so glad you enjoyed the salsa! That red onion trick has been a game changer for me too. Thanks so much for taking time to leave this lovely review!
Made this tonight and my husband and I loved it! This is going into our summer rotation. Our kids (2, 4, and 6) loved the chicken too; I didn’t give them the salsa because they’re in an “everything has to be separate” phase. The soaking tip works really well. The last bag of onions I bought was strong so I tried soaking because I thought the kids might want to ttry the salsa when they saw our plates. It left this faint hint of red onion, but with no bite. We won’t do it next time because we like red onions and I think it will be a while before the kids will try the salsa anyway, but it’s a great trick when you’re cooking for those sensitive to onions.
We served over brown rice and black beans because that’s what I had on hand and it was great, but we definitely want to try it as a salad over field greens next time. I think it will want a little crunch and I’m trying to decide what to add. I was thinking about jicama sticks. Any other ideas? Tortilla strips? Pepitas? Would love to hear how others have/would fixed as a salad.
I also think the first half of this would freeze really well. I’m going to make an extra batch of the chicken and marinade next time and stick it in the freezer. It would be so nice to be able to just pull out of the freezer a day or two before grilling and have your meat all ready to go. Then, all you have to do the day of is make the salsa.
Thanks for another winner!
Rebekah, HOORAYYYY! So happy to hear this was a hit. Thank you for letting me know how it came out! Jicama sticks sound DELICIOUS (I want to try that!) I think radishes would be great too!
This recipe is so delicious! I made without the salsa, but will add that back in for another night. I omitted the garlic and onion from the recipe because my body does not tolerate it well. The recipe was still fantastic. Will use the thighs to top over a light kale salad. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!
Bonny, thank YOU for taking the time to leave this review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Quick question – the marinade for the chicken includes lime and the instructions say to marinade the chicken for at least an hour or up to a day. I thought marinades with lime can’t be on that long b/c the acid starts to cook the chicken. Or is that okay in this case?
Hi Janine! You’re right that the acid does start to break down the chicken, which is great for tenderizing. I wouldn’t leave it in the marinade longer than the recipe says, but I think the chicken can stand up to it for 1 day (unlike something more delicate, like fish). I hope that helps!
Fantastic easy summer dish! Even my 7 year old loved the salsa! This one is on the meal plan all summer now!
Hooray! I’m glad the recipe was a hit. Thanks for taking the time to share this review, Amanda!
Dumb question, but would a lot of flavor be lost if I cooked the chicken in a skillet on the stove? I travel in a motorhome and don’t have room to carry a grill or heavy indoor griddle. Thanks! I’m anxious to try this!
Hi Rhonda! Not a dumb question at all. I think this recipe would still have tons of flavor cooked in a skillet. I hope you enjoy it if you try it!
Great to hear! Thanks so much. If my grocery store has any strawberries in stock, I’ll try it tonight! You are a beacon of light in this tough time! Please stay safe!
Thank YOU for this kind comment, Rhonda! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
This is an annual favorite for our family beach vacation. My mother in law picks up fresh strawberries from the farm stand, and we have this on girls night while the men go on their fishing trip. It is so fresh and flavorful. Pair with your favorite cocktails and you have a party!
I’m so pleased that this recipe has become a part of your traditions, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I do not normally come back to write a review after I have made a recipe … but y’all! I HAD to for this one! OMG amazing! So fresh, macro friendly, and a perfect summer meal! This is being added to my go to dinner list for sure!
This MAKES my day, Brook! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it!
This was an incredible dish! I sliced the chicken before I marinated it and then cooked it up in a skillet. The strawberry avocado topping paired so well! I served it all over some spinach to complete the meal!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Emily! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I’m making this for dinner tonight and is wondering what sides will go with this dish?
Hi Melissa! I think this dish would be delicious with rice or a vegetable (like this Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Broccoli). I hope it’s a hit!
This is absolutely delicious!! So easy, too. I did it with breasts and thighs(I prefer the thighs) and served it on baby arugula and baby spinach with the lime vinaigrette. The only thing I changed was adding red chile flakes to the marinade. So fresh and flavorful!
So glad you enjoyed it Christina! Thank you for this kind review!
We made this recipe as written and it was delicious. A keeper for hot summer nights for sure. Thanks for the new recipe!
Hi Julie! So glad you enjoyed this dish! Thank you for this kind review!
Made this dish for my family. I’ve never cooked anything before if I’m being honest but your recipe impressed everyone at the table tonight . Will be trying something new tomorrow . Thanks again for making me look stellar tonight 👩🏽🍳
Hi J! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Hello! My husband does not care for cilantro, are there other herbs that would be good in the salsa? Thanks for your delicious recipes.
Hi Laura! While I haven’t tried it myself, I think you could swap fresh parsley or basil. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
This recipe was amazing! I was a little hesitant as I’m not the biggest fan of lime and cilantro. But the flavors came together wonderfully. Everything was so delicious!! I’m also not a fan of heat, so I left out the jalapenos and it was perfect!!
Hi Christy! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This look delicious! I can’t wait to try it because I can’t eat tomatoes! What a great idea for salsa!
Hope you enjoy it Natalie!
Super yummy!!!! I didn’t put avocado but I added a little goat cheese on top! Delish!!!
Hi Annie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
In the process of making this recipe and have the chicken marinating when I noticed your photos and description of the marinade shows no cilantro, but down below in the actual recipe it calls for 1/4 c. chopped cilantro. Hope it’s not overpowering because I followed the actual recipe with cilantro included. ?
Hi Mary, we’ve recently updated the recipe and included the cilantro in the marinade. You’ll see it described in the post as a “cilantro-lime marinade” and you’ll see it in the new video provide. Hope you love it!