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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado for a Zesty Meal

Enjoy this Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe with avocado, bursting with vibrant flavors in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts pound evenly for uniform cooking
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice use fresh juice for the best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest optional but recommended
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar balances the savory spices
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin can increase for a stronger flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika modify based on what you have
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder modify based on what you have
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder modify based on what you have
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder optional, adjust per preference
  • to taste Pepper use as needed
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
  • 2 pieces Avocados ripe but firm for best texture
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn sweet corn from an ear or canned is ideal
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion can be swapped with green onion
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper adjust amounts based on your taste
  • 1 piece Jalapeno Pepper adjust amounts based on your taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional but highly recommended
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove fresh garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Additional Lime Juice adjust for extra zing
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin for Salsa adjust for extra zing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • 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, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional chipotle chili powder. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and minced garlic. Squeeze in additional lime juice, sprinkle with cumin, and mix gently. Chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, flip, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Let the cooked chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips and serve alongside the fresh Avocado Corn Salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all chicken breasts are pounded to an equal thickness for uniform cooking. Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Don't marinate the chicken for more than 8 hours.

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