Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with the vibrant Fiesta Lime Chicken! This delicious and zesty dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight meals to festive gatherings. Bursting with fresh flavors from lime, spices, and a delightful avocado salsa, this recipe offers a quick and nutritious option that fits effortlessly into busy lifestyles. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder (optional)
- Avocado salsa ingredients: avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, spices until well combined.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- While the chicken cooks, combine diced avocado, tomatoes, corn, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and remaining salsa ingredients in another bowl.
- Serve sliced chicken topped with avocado salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg