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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado for Zesty Nights

A vibrant and healthy Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado that brings joy to any table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breast can use thighs or wings
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder or taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • to taste Cumin
  • to taste Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Onion Powder
  • to taste Garlic Powder
  • to taste Chipotle Chili Powder optional for heat
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
  • 2 pieces Avocados or mango for a twist
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 piece Red Onion
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 piece Jalapeño depends on heat preference
  • to taste Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt along with cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts with the prepared wet rub and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 3-5 minutes until browned. Then, flip and cover, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Once cooked, remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Chop the avocados, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Mix gently to create a fresh and colorful salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the chicken rest for juicy bites. Adjust spices based on heat preference and enjoy with a zesty corn salsa.

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