pat's Recipe

Grilled Spicy Lime Chicken with Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Category: SALADS

To determine when chicken is done, peek into the thickest part with the tip of a small knife. The chicken should be opaque at the center.

Serves 4
1/3 cup lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 chipotle chiles , roughly chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 tablespoon honey
3 medium cloves garlic , minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 cans (16 ounces each) black beans , drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 red bell pepper , sliced thin
1 ripe avocado , sliced thin
Lime wedges for serving


1. Light grill. Whisk lime juice, cilantro, oil, chiles and sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in small bowl.

2. Toss chicken with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in separate large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate chicken in refrigerator while grill continues to preheat.

3. Toss beans, scallions, red pepper, and avocado with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Grill chicken over very hot fire until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 8 to 13 minutes. Transfer chicken to serving platter and drizzle with remaining lime juice mixture. Serve immediately with black bean and avocado salad.