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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado Recipe

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This Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe with Avocado is a flavor-packed dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with a zesty lime rub and a refreshing avocado salsa. It’s a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • Lime zest from 1 lime
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/41/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Avocado Salsa:

  • 2 medium avocados, ripe but firm, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered OR 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • Fresh corn from 1 ear of 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 or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

  1. Fiesta Lime Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken rub ingredients and coat the chicken breasts evenly. Let the chicken sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours. Prepare the Avocado Salsa during this time.
  2. Stovetop Directions: Cook the chicken in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through.
  3. Grilling Directions: Grill the chicken over medium heat until cooked through. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
  4. Avocado Salsa: Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a bowl and chill. Gently fold in avocados just before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier chicken, add more chipotle chili powder to the rub.
  • Adjust the heat of the Avocado Salsa by adding more or fewer jalapeno seeds.

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Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Avocado Salsa, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Mexican Chicken Dish