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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Recipe

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5.2 from 12 reviews

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken paired with a fresh avocado-corn salsa. This quick and healthy recipe is perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

  • Total Time: ~15 minutes (excluding marinating)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breasts (pounded evenly)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp each: cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
  • ¼½ tsp chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Avocado Salsa:

  • 2 ripe but firm avocados (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered) or 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • Kernels from 1 ear sweet 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)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix rub and coat chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  2. Cook chicken stovetop or grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Mix salsa ingredients (excluding avocado), chill. Fold in avocado before serving.
  4. Slice chicken, top with salsa, and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken and salsa can be prepped ahead; keep avocado separate until serving.
  • Adjust heat with chipotle powder or jalapeño seeds.
  • Bake chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes if preferred.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ marinating)
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg