Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings a burst of zesty goodness to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this easy recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in lime juice and spices, topped with a fresh and creamy avocado salsa. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a healthy option packed with lean protein and fresh veggies. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Spices: chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Fresh corn from 1 ear
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
- Jalapeno pepper
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, zest, and spices. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make avocado salsa: Mix chopped avocados, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and seasonings in another bowl.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should be 165°F).
- Serve: Let the chicken rest before slicing and top with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg