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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

A zesty and flavorful chicken dish marinated in lime and spices, served with fresh avocado for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Salsa
  • 2 medium ripe avocados diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Avocado Salsa
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Serve topped with avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can also serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

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