Lime Grilled Chicken with Pomegranate Salsa

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Need a new recipe to shake things up?  Try our lime-grilled chicken with delicious pomegranate salsa!

Lime-Grilled Chicken

Prep time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

-Juice of 3 limes
-1 large resealable plastic bag
-2 tbsp cilantro
-1 garlic clove, minced
-1/4 cup organic olive oil
-Canola oil
-4 6 ounce all-natural boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Mix lime juice, garlic, cilantro and olive oil in a reseal able plastic bag.  Add chicken.  Make sure chicken is evenly coated with marinade.  Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.  Heat grill or pan over medium heat.  Brush lightly with canola oil.  Cook chicken 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.  Top with pomegranate salsa.

Pomegranate Salsa

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 ½ cups

-3 tbsp diced red onion
-1/4 cup pure pomegranate juice
-1 garlic clove, minced
-zest of one lime
-1 tbsp organic olive oil
-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-1 cup pomegranate seeds
-salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.  Place in a bowl.  Stir in pomegranate seeds, pomegranate juice, lime zest and cilantro.  Season to taste and chill until needed to place on top of lime-grilled chicken.  Enjoy!

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