Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings a zesty twist to your dining table! This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a tangy lime and spice blend, topped with a refreshing avocado salsa. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this flavorful dish will impress your family and friends alike. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, Fiesta Lime Chicken is not just a meal—it’s an experience that you can customize into tacos, burritos, or salads. Dive into the deliciousness and make it a staple in your meal rotation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Lime zest from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon EACH chili powder, brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1–4½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 2 medium avocados (ripe but firm, chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered OR 2 Roma tomatoes seeded, chopped)
- Fresh corn from 1 ear sweet corn
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced, seeds separated)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove (minced OR 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH ground cumin, salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lime juice and zest, spices in a bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the avocado salsa: Mix chopped avocados, cherry tomatoes (or Roma), corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, spices in another bowl.
- Cook the chicken: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Let chicken rest briefly before slicing and topping with avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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