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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Tender, zesty lime-marinated chicken breasts served with a vibrant, chunky avocado salsa. This summer showstopper bursts with fresh Mexican flavors and is perfect for grilling season or easy stovetop meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 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
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional for heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium ripe avocados chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • Fresh corn kernels from 1 ear
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rub spice mix evenly on both sides of chicken. Marinate at room temp for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 8 hours.
  3. In a large bowl, mix all salsa ingredients except avocado. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  4. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3–5 minutes undisturbed. Flip, reduce heat, and cover. Cook another 5–7 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Alternatively, grill chicken over medium heat (375–450°F) for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes. Gently fold in chopped avocados into salsa just before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Slice chicken and serve topped with avocado salsa.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken up to 24 hours. Add avocados to salsa just before serving to maintain freshness and color. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.