Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the zest of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy lime and spice blend, served with a refreshing avocado salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this flavorful meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its quick preparation time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of juicy chicken and fresh toppings creates an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium avocados (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for salsa)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (for salsa)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for salsa)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (for salsa)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder (if using), and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the avocado salsa by combining chopped avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken on a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve sliced chicken topped with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg