Name: Fiesta Lime Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime); Lime zest from 1 lime; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon 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; 1-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium avocados (ripe but firm, chopped); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and 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 ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)

Description

A vibrant dish with zesty lime flavor and avocado salsa, perfect for summer gatherings and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
Lime zest from 1 lime
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon 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
1–1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium avocados (ripe but firm, chopped)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and 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 ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and all the spices for the marinade.
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
For stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
For grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
For the avocado salsa: In a bowl, combine chopped avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and set aside until ready to serve.

Notes

Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking. For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Adjust spice levels as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling or Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken, avocado, lime, grill, summer, healthy, vibrant