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Fiesta Lime Chicken: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Now!

A delicious and zesty grilled chicken recipe featuring a lime marinade and topped with cheese, avocado, and pico de gallo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup pico de gallo store-bought or homemade
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken in a shallow dish and pour the lime marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. During the last minute of grilling, sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the chicken and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Top with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado. Serve with pico de gallo and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast with toppingsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the pico de gallo or top the chicken with a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken over a bed of rice or with a side of black beans.

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