Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Marinade and Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients

• Cilantro-Lime Chicken:
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup club soda (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 small chicken breasts
• Strawberry Salsa:
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced

Step 1

Blend together the cilantro, club soda, olive oil, honey, lime zest and juice, plus a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth—this will be your marinade. Next, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet until they’re about half an inch thick. Put the chicken in a large bowl, pour the marinade over it, and let it sit for around 20 minutes to soak up all those flavors.

Step 2

While the chicken is marinating, get your grill heated to medium and give the grates a light oiling so nothing sticks. In a separate bowl, mix together the tomatoes, strawberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, lime juice, and a bit of salt and pepper to make a fresh, vibrant salsa. Cover it and pop it in the fridge until the chicken is ready.

Step 3

When the grill is hot, cook the chicken for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until it’s cooked through and no longer pink inside. Serve the grilled chicken topped with the strawberry salsa for a bright, tasty finish.