Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a bold and zesty dish featuring juicy chili-lime marinated chicken topped with a creamy avocado corn salsa. It’s a fresh, healthy meal perfect for weeknights or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Pound chicken to even thickness using a mallet or heavy object between plastic wrap or in a freezer bag.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and all seasonings to create the wet rub.
- Coat chicken thoroughly in the rub and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Grill or sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with avocado corn salsa.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for juicier chicken.
- Top with cotija or pepper jack cheese for extra flavor.
- Make it a rice bowl with black beans and cilantro-lime rice.
- Oven baking works great for bad weather days.
- Double the rub and freeze extra chicken for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg