Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 1.25 lb chicken breasts
- 2 cups packed cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds and stem removed, chopped
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Pico de Gallo:
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- Pinch of granulated sweetener of choice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
To keep your nutrition balanced, use this recipe alongside our Healthy Fats List for Muscle Mastery and Starchy Carb List for Muscle Gain, Energy & Performance.
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the marinade in a mini food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add water to thin if desired.
- In a large resealable plastic bag combine the chicken and 3/4 of the marinade, (reserving a small amount in the fridge for brushing on the chicken while grilling). Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or as long as overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6 minutes a side, or until cooked all the way through, (no longer pink in the center, and temperature reaches at least 165 degrees).
- Mix all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- To serve, place about 1/4 cup of salsa over each chicken breast. Garish with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
For more meal-prep ideas that fit into your Muscle Mastery method, check out the Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken and Chili Tequila Lime Chicken recipes—both packed with flavor and muscle-supporting nutrition.
Recipe notes:
This recipe is a perfect Lean protein and veggies recipe. You can substitute white fish, shrimp or lean steak. You can add the pico to a blender to create a salsa instead.