Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your dining table. Marinated in zesty lime juice and a blend of spices, this chicken is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, it pairs beautifully with a refreshing avocado salsa made from ripe avocados and fresh vegetables. With its bold flavors and nutritious ingredients, Fiesta Lime Chicken is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Lime zest from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium avocados (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder (if desired), and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare avocado salsa: In another bowl, combine chopped avocados, cherry tomatoes (or Roma), corn kernels, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, minced garlic (or garlic powder), lime juice, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Mix gently.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before slicing. Top with avocado salsa and enjoy with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg