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How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken

Enjoy a flavorful and vibrant Fiesta Lime Chicken, packed with fresh ingredients and zesty lime flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 pound chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
Oil & Lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
  • lime zest from 1 lime lime zest
Spices & Seasonings
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
Vegetables & Herbs
  • 2 medium ripe but firm avocados chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 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 ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp pepper or more to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with lime juice, zest, spices, and oil for 15 minutes.
  2. Grill or cook chicken until done, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare salsa by combining chopped avocados, tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro, and lime juice.
  4. Slice cooked chicken and serve topped with fresh salsa.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chipotle chili powder.