⏱ 32 min totalCilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Per 1 serving · 411 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein43g28% of calories
- Carbs20g13% of calories
- Fat41g59% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa (411 g) has 599 calories, with 43 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 41 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (85% DV), dietary fiber (49% DV) and Vitamin C (32% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein85%
- Dietary fiber49%
- Vitamin C32%
- Vitamin E42%
- Vitamin K44%
- Thiamine24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1215%
- Manganese14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
6 oz Chicken breast
¹⁄₁₆ cup Lime juice
½ tbsp Olive oil
⅜ tsp, ground Cumin seed- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
1 fruit Avocado
⅛ cup Cilantro- ¾ tbsp Lime juice
⅛ tbsp Red wine vinegar- 🥄⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄¼ dash Salt
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken and marinade in a large ziplock bag and marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before serving.
- 3
For the avocado salsa, combine avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and a dash of salt in a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.
- 4
Serve the grilled chicken topped with the fresh avocado salsa.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (411 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 34 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 53 μg | 44% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 148% |
| Folate (B9) | 182 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 5 mg | 107% |
| Choline | 170 mg | 31% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1,608 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 113 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 478 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 40 μg | 72% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 49 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 220 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 14 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 26 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 599 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 114minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 72minCycling (moderate)
- 50minRunning (6 mph)
- 84minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa?
One serving of Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa (1 serving) has 599 calories, which works out to 146 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa high in protein?
It provides a solid 43 g of protein per serving (85% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa?
278 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa?
1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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