Description
A vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe featuring fresh avocado for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Top with diced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with avocado
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Avocado, Grilled Chicken, Mexican Recipe