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Grilled Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Recipe Unveiled!

A delicious and zesty grilled chicken recipe topped with fresh avocado salsa, perfect for a summer meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the avocado salsa. In a separate bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine and set aside.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  5. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the sliced chicken topped with avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try marinating the chicken overnight.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or over a bed of greens for a complete meal.

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