Lime Chicken Festival
A delightful recipe featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Rest the Chicken: Allow the grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top with Fresh Ingredients: Serve the sliced chicken topped with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate longer or try different proteins like shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lime chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipe, healthy meal, taco night
Find it online: https://dishfoody.com/lime-chicken-festival/