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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

The Crispy Chef
This Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado is juicy, zesty, and full of bold flavor. Marinated in fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then seared to perfection, it’s topped with a creamy, refreshing avocado salsa that balances heat with cool freshness. A quick, wholesome dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 4 people
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or rolling pin for pounding chicken
  • Mixing bowl for marinade and topping
  • zip-lock bag or dish for marinating
  • Skillet or grill pan for cooking chicken
  • Meat thermometer to ensure doneness
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • lime wedges, for serving
  • extra cilantro, for garnish
  • hot sauce, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
  • Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Coat chicken in marinade and let rest at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  • Mix diced avocados, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to prepare topping.
  • Top chicken with avocado mixture. Serve with lime wedges, extra cilantro, and hot sauce.

Notes

⭐ Pro Tips: Pound chicken breasts evenly for consistent cooking. Don’t marinate longer than 4 hours (lime juice can make chicken mushy). Use a meat thermometer and rest the chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Avocado topping should be seasoned generously—it transforms the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado chicken recipe, fiesta lime chicken, lime marinade chicken, southwest chicken
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