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Grilled lime chicken breast topped with chunky avocado salsa on a plate with cilantro garnish

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa – Fresh & Flavorful Dinner


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  • Author: Sylvia
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Bold, juicy grilled chicken seasoned with a smoky chili-lime rub, topped with a vibrant avocado salsa bursting with fresh corn, tomatoes, and jalapeño. A fast, flavor-packed dinner perfect for any night of the week.


Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)

• Zest of 1 lime

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼–½ tsp chipotle chili powder (optional)

• ¼ tsp pepper

• 2 ripe avocados, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or 2 Roma tomatoes)

• Kernels from 1 ear of fresh corn

• ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion

• ½ red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 jalapeño, diced (seeds optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• 1 garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• ¼ tsp ground cumin

• ¼ tsp salt

• ⅛ tsp pepper (or more to taste)


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix all rub ingredients and coat chicken breasts evenly.

2. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 8 hours).

3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3–5 minutes per side.

5. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook another 5–7 minutes until done.

6. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

7. Meanwhile, mix all salsa ingredients *except* avocados in a bowl.

8. Refrigerate salsa base for at least 30 minutes.

9. Just before serving, gently fold in chopped avocados.

10. Top chicken with avocado salsa and serve warm.

Notes

– Use firm, ripe avocados to prevent mushy salsa.

– For more heat, add jalapeño seeds or extra chipotle powder.

– Chicken thighs may be used instead of breasts.

– Store chicken and salsa separately for best texture.

– Salsa may brown slightly due to avocado oxidation but remains safe to eat.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Method: Grilled or Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plated serving
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 410
  • Fat: 27
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 26
  • Cholesterol: 65