
Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa
This Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa delivers 52g protein and 388 calories per serving. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop in minimal time. High-protein, moderate-calorie option that works across bulk, cut, or maintenance phases.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Lime(15g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Honey(8g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Strawberries(240g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Honey(3g)
- •1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt ((Up To 1/2 Teaspoon, Adjust Amount To Taste))
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board with space between them, cover with plastic wrap, and pound with a mallet to even thickness. Transfer to a large ziptop bag.
- 2Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and squish to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 1 day.
- 3Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat (425–450°F) for 5 minutes until a drop of water sizzles immediately on contact.
- 4While the pan preheats, prepare the salsa: combine the diced strawberries, diced onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gently fold in the diced avocado and taste; adjust salt or honey as needed.
- 5Lightly oil the hot grill pan. Place the chicken breasts on the pan and cook 4–6 minutes over medium-high heat until the bottom develops a golden-brown crust. Flip and cook an additional 4–6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the meat is no longer pink inside.
- 6Remove the chicken to a plate, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 7Divide the chicken breasts evenly among 4 airtight containers while still warm. Top each with an equal portion of the strawberry avocado salsa. Store the salsa separately if meal prepping for more than 1 day to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition — Per Serving
388
calories
52g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 115 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
4 servings per batch · ~363g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa have per serving?
Each serving provides 52g of protein and 388 calories with 14g fat and 12g carbs. The salsa adds minimal calories while boosting flavor and micronutrients without compromising the high protein content.
How long does Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 4 servings, with most of the work being the salsa assembly once the chicken is grilled. This is efficient for mid-week meal prep or quick lunch prep.
Is Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein and 388 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where hitting daily protein targets is critical. The carbohydrate content from fruit provides micronutrients, though you'd pair this with a separate starch source for training fuel.



