Description
This Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa recipe is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings together tender, flavorful grilled chicken with a zesty avocado salsa. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the avocado salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Prepare the avocado salsa: While the chicken cooks, combine diced avocados, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently mix and set aside.
- Finish and serve: Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before topping with the avocado salsa. Serve warm with rice, tortillas, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice to the marinade.
- This dish can also be cooked on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet.
- Serve with black beans or corn for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
