Chicken Pico De Gallo Recipe

Chicken pico de gallo is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, tangy tomatoes, crisp onions, and zesty lime. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes, you can have this flavorful dish on the table in no time.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
4. Grill the chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
5. Once the chicken has rested, dice it into small pieces.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper.
7. Add the diced chicken to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined.
8. Adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
9. Refrigerate the chicken pico de gallo for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy