Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken is an exciting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. With its zesty lime marinade and a refreshing avocado salsa, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, each bite bursts with flavor and freshness. This chicken dish can be served in tacos, burritos, or on top of salads for a nutritious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1–4 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium avocados (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered) or 2 Roma tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
- Fresh corn from 1 ear
- 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 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder (if using), and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade; ensure they are fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes per side until juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, combine chopped avocados, tomatoes, corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, minced garlic (or garlic powder), lime juice, cumin, and salt in a separate bowl to make the avocado salsa.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve topped with avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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