Name: Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cumin (divided); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 ripe but firm avocados, diced; 1 cup cherry or Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeño, minced (adjust heat by removing seeds); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This juicy lime-marinated chicken is topped with fresh avocado salsa packed with corn, tomatoes, and peppers. A bold, healthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground cumin (divided)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

For the avocado salsa:

2 ripe but firm avocados, diced

1 cup cherry or Roma tomatoes, diced

1 cup fresh corn kernels

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeño, minced (adjust heat by removing seeds)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Marinate Chicken:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, zest, chili powders, brown sugar, ½ tsp cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Rub over chicken breasts. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the fridge.

Cook Chicken:

Grill method: Preheat grill to medium (375–450°F). Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.

Stovetop method: Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3–5 minutes undisturbed, flip, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes more.

Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.

Make Salsa:

In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, remaining ½ tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Chill 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Fold in avocado just before serving.

Serve:

Slice chicken and top generously with avocado salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

Spice it up with serrano pepper or extra chipotle.

Add mango or pineapple for a fruity salsa variation.

Swap chicken with grilled shrimp, salmon, or tofu.

Serve over lettuce wraps or cauliflower rice for low-carb option.

Add avocado last to avoid browning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grill or Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired