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This grilled chicken recipe is a shining example of the simple, delicious pleasure that occurs when familiar, individual ingredients unite to create something new and more delightful than they could ever be apart. It has the fresh-but-familiar feeling of an old friend who can still surprise you. It’s the summer berries and juicy Grilled Chicken you’ve loved since childhood, presented in a new, unexpected way (like in this summery Grilled Naan Pizza with Strawberry Chicken and Avocado).

This strawberry grilled chicken recipe begins with a lively cilantro-lime marinade that brightens and tenderizes the chicken. It’s topped with a fantastic strawberry avocado salsa that will become a fast house favorite. Try it on a whole variety of grilled meats (or even with Grilled Halloumi Cheese).

How to Make Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

With a chunky mix of vibrant ingredients that enhance and balance one another, this healthy strawberry salsa with avocado is the perfect partner to succulent juicy grilled chicken breasts (or Grilled Chicken Tenders).

The Ingredients

Strawberries. With more vitamin C than an orange and loaded with antioxidants, strawberries turn this fruity salsa recipe into a fruity superfood salsa recipe. (Save some strawberries and make this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie for dessert!)Avocado. Loads this salsa with filling and satisfying healthy monounsaturated fats along with potassium, fiber, and vitamin K.

Cilantro. For freshness and additional vibrant green color.Red Onion. Adds contrasting crunch and zip to the creamy avocado and juicy red strawberries.Jalapeño. For a subtle kick of heat. (If you have extra jalapeños, serve this recipe with a pitcher of my favorite Spicy Margarita recipe.)

Lime. Lends a little tang and brightness to the salsa which also helps preserve the color of the bright green avocados.Honey. Adds back in just the right amount of sweetness to counter the acidity of the lime.Chicken Breasts. Lean, packed with protein, and their mild taste is perfect for soaking up all the yummy marinade without overpowering the berries.

Marinade. Any citrus-based marinade (like this Chicken Marinade and this Chicken Thigh Marinade) would be lovely with the strawberry salsa. I highly recommend trying this zippy blend of fresh lime juice and zest, honey, olive oil, and garlic at some point!

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Store leftover strawberry salsa with avocado in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Leftover grilled chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Indoor Grill Pan. Ideal if you don’t have an outdoor grill, and you can make these Grilled Chicken Kabobs too.Fish Spatula. My favorite for flipping chicken, burgers, pancakes, roasted veggies…you name it!)Grill Spatula. If you’re looking for something sturdier for grilling the chicken (tongs work well too).

Fire up that grill, stir together some salsa, and let’s keep it fresh!