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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

The Best Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado Salsa Delight

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pound to an even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for heat level
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Opt for sea salt for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is great
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to preference
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
  • 2 pieces Avocados Choose ripe but firm
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Can substitute with frozen
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup Bell Pepper
  • 1 piece Jalapeño Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 clove Garlic Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Prepare Avocado Salsa: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in diced avocados just before serving.

Notes

Serves with lime wedges for extra flavor. For deeper marinade flavor, allow chicken to marinate for up to 2 hours.