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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa: Fresh & Flavorful Delight

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a gluten-free recipe packed with protein and vibrant flavors that will have your taste buds dancing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded for even cooking
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 whole Lime Juice About 1 lime's worth
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest For a zesty kick
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances spice with sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin For earthy notes
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds mild smokiness
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder Boosts flavor profile
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Savory undertones
  • ½ teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Optional for extra heat
  • Pepper Season to enhance flavor
For the Avocado Salsa
  • 2 whole Avocados Choose ripe but firm
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Quartered or chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Best when freshly cut from the cob
  • ½ cup Red Onion Diced
  • ½ cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper Seeds removed for less heat
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Omit if not preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lime Juice Use to balance flavors

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional chipotle chili powder to create a chicken rub.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, coat with the prepared rub, and allow to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, fresh corn, diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to prepare avocado salsa, mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocados and an additional squeeze of lime juice into the salsa.
  7. Slice Fiesta Lime Chicken and serve topped with avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate at room temperature for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.

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