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Fiesta Lime Chicken

How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken
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Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings a burst of flavor to any dining occasion. This recipe features juicy chicken marinated in zesty lime and spices, topped with a refreshing avocado salsa that complements the tangy notes beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Lime zest from 1 lime
  • 1 tsp EACH chili powder, brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
  • 1–4 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium avocados (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (OR 2 Roma tomatoes seeded, chopped)
  • Fresh corn from 1 ear sweet corn
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (diced, seeds separated)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp EACH ground cumin, salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and spices in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado salsa by combining chopped avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and seasonings in another bowl.
  3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  4. Let the chicken rest before slicing and serve topped with avocado salsa.

Nutrition

Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for up to several hours or overnight. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chipotle chili powder. Pair with sides like rice or black beans for a complete meal.

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