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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado for Easy Summer Meals

Enjoy a Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe with avocado that's quick and bursting with flavor for summer meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Pounded for even cooking
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used too
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh limes recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Optional
For the Avocado Salsa
  • 2 Avocados Ripe but firm
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Fresh preferred
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper Diced, optional
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • grill
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and coat thoroughly with marinade. Let it sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat, then add marinated chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Begin prepping the avocado salsa while chicken rests.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Toss gently and season to taste.
  6. Slice the rested chicken into strips, serve topped with avocado salsa or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Avoid over-marinating chicken and use a meat thermometer for perfect results.

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