Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant and zesty dish that transforms any meal into a flavorful fiesta. This quick and easy recipe features chicken marinated in tangy lime juice and spices, delivering a burst of flavor that’s perfect for summer nights and gatherings with family or friends. Topped with creamy Avocado Salsa, this dish not only impresses guests but also satisfies your cravings for a delicious home-cooked meal. Enjoy it in tacos, burritos, or on its own—this versatile chicken recipe will delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Lime zest from 1 lime
- chili powder
- brown sugar
- salt
- cumin
- smoked paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- chipotle chili powder (optional)
- pepper
- avocados
- cherry tomatoes
- fresh corn
- red onion
- red bell pepper
- jalapeno pepper
- cilantro
- garlic
- additional lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and spices to make the marinade.
- Marinate the pounded chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Avocado Salsa by mixing chopped avocados with cherry tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the cooked chicken topped with the fresh salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken longer. Adjust spice levels by adding more chipotle powder if desired. Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juices.