Yield: 6

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cream Sauce

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cream Sauce on www.cookingwithruthie.com is what your summer BBQ needs!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest of two limes
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce:
  • 1 8 ounce light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1 7 ounce bottle tomatillo salsa
  • 1 bunch cilantro- leaves with stems removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2-3 limes, juiced
  • feta cheese, sprigs of cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil, lime zest, cilantro, sugar, salt, and pepper into large zip top baggie.
  2. Shake to combine.
  3. Add chicken to baggie and rub marinade over all of chicken pieces.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  5. Preheat grill to medium high.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade, grill on each side for 3-4 minutes or until done.
  7. Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce:
  8. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  9. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
  10. Warm in medium sauce pan over medium heat; stirring.
  11. Serve over grilled chicken and garnish.
  12. Enjoy!