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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken
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Looking for a vibrant and delicious meal that’s quick to prepare? Look no further than Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa! This recipe combines juicy chicken marinated in zesty lime and spices, paired perfectly with a refreshing avocado salsa. It’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, bringing an explosion of flavor to your dinner table. The creamy salsa adds texture and balances the chicken’s zest, making it a family favorite that everyone will love. Enjoy it in tacos, burritos, or simply on its own for a healthy meal that’s both satisfying and full of fresh ingredients!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice and zest from 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1–4½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium avocados, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice and zest, spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let the chicken soak for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  3. While the chicken cooks, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to make the avocado salsa.
  4. Serve the cooked chicken topped with generous scoops of avocado salsa.

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