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Chicken Grilled with Cilantro and Lime, Served with Strawberry Salsa

Chicken Grilled with Cilantro and Lime, Served with Strawberry Salsa

A vibrant dish combines juicy grilled chicken with a zesty cilantro and lime marinade, creating a fresh and flavorful meal. Topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry salsa, it’s perfect for a light, summery dinner everyone will love.

★★★★★5(1 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 40 min
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients 0/14

Why This Recipe Works

This dish combines bright, fresh flavors that are perfect for warm weather. The tangy lime and fragrant cilantro add a zesty twist to the chicken, while the strawberry salsa brings a sweet and slightly tart contrast. It’s a colorful, healthy meal that feels light but satisfying.

Cooking Tips

- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
- Use fresh cilantro and lime juice for the best taste.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat to avoid drying it out.

Step 1

Blend together the cilantro, club soda, olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper until the marinade is nice and smooth—about half a minute should do it. Next, place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet until they’re about half an inch thick. Pop the chicken into a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, letting it soak up those flavors for around 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the chicken is marinating, get your grill heating up to medium and give the grates a light brush of oil to keep things from sticking. Now, mix together the tomatoes, strawberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover it and pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Step 3

When the grill’s hot, cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until it’s cooked through and no longer pink inside. Once it’s off the grill, spoon the fresh strawberry salsa over the top and enjoy!

Best Ways To Serve

Serve with a side of steamed rice or a fresh green salad to balance the bold flavors. A light tortilla or warm flatbread also pairs nicely, letting you scoop up the salsa and juices.

Refrigeration Tips

Store leftover chicken and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Use within 2 days for the best flavor and safety. Reheat chicken gently to keep it tender.
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By Arjun Patel
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Arjun enjoys creating straightforward recipes that work well in real kitchens.

Heart icon Nutrition Facts

250 Calories
Fat
8 g
Carbs
12 g
Protein
30 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
7 g
Sodium
150 mg
Serving Size: 1 serving
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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Lucia
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Jan 29, 2026
Loved the zing from the cilantro and lime, and the salsa added a nice contrast. Cooked this for friends, they enjoyed it a lot.
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