Lime Chicken Fiesta
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring juicy lime-marinated chicken topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Once done, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can serve this dish on its own, with rice or mixed greens, or wrapped in tortillas for tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lime chicken, grilled chicken, healthy dinner, fiesta, avocado, cilantro
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