Description
This Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish bursting with zesty lime flavor and the creamy richness of ripe avocado. Each bite offers a tender, juicy chicken breast marinated to perfection, complemented by a refreshing salsa that adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken is grilling, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken topped with avocado salsa.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by marinating the chicken the night before.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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