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How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Chloe
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Fiesta Lime Chicken is a flavorful and vibrant dish that features tender grilled chicken seasoned with zesty lime and spices, served with a refreshing Avocado Salsa. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a delicious and healthy meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

  • 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 tsp EACH chili powder, brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
  • 14-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Avocado Salsa:

  • 2 medium avocados ripe but firm (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (OR 2 Roma tomatoes seeded, 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 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp EACH ground cumin, salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Fiesta Lime Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours. Prepare Avocado Salsa during this time.
  2. Stovetop Directions: Cook chicken in a grill pan or skillet until browned and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Grilling Directions: Grill chicken until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Avocado Salsa: Combine all ingredients except avocados in a bowl. Chill, then fold in avocados before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more chipotle chili powder or jalapeno seeds
  • Adjust seasoning to taste
  • Prepare Avocado Salsa in advance for flavors to meld
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Avocado Salsa, Grilled Chicken, Mexican Recipe