Description
A grilled chicken dish topped with a vibrant salsa verde that delivers smoky, citrusy, and herbaceous flavors in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium‑high (about 400°F). Clean the grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, tomato puree, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then brush both sides generously with the salsa verde mixture.
- Place the chicken on the grill and sear for 6–8 minutes per side, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 2 minutes, brush the chicken with remaining salsa verde to create a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes, then slice or serve whole.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for extra brightness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American