Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado is bold, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavor. Juicy lime-marinated chicken is grilled or baked and topped with creamy avocado, fresh pico, and a sprinkle of cheese for the ultimate fiesta-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours refrigerated).
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side on the grill, or bake 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle cheese over chicken during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking until melted.
- Top with avocado, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, black beans, or a fresh salad. For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of chipotle sauce. This recipe also works great sliced into tacos or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled / Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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