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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado Recipe

5 from 19 reviews

A vibrant and zesty Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe paired with a fresh, creamy Avocado Salsa. This dish features tender chicken breasts seasoned with a bold lime and chili rub, grilled or cooked stovetop to perfection, and topped with a colorful salsa packed with avocado, tomatoes, corn, and peppers. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal that’s both colorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Fiesta Lime Rub

  • 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
  • 14 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • Lime zest from 1 lime

Avocado Salsa

  • 2 medium avocados, ripe but firm, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and 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 ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fiesta Lime Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, brown sugar, salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder (if using), and pepper. Add olive oil, lime juice, and lime zest, stirring to combine into a paste.
  2. Rub the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly all over with the Fiesta Lime Rub. For best flavor, allow to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours. If refrigerated, bring chicken back to room temperature before cooking.
  3. Make the Avocado Salsa Base: Toss cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno (without seeds unless heat desired), cilantro, garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  4. Cook the Chicken (Stovetop): Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grease lightly. Once very hot, cook chicken undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until browned. Flip, cover, and lower heat to medium, cooking an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Cook the Chicken (Grill): Preheat grill to medium heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Finish the Avocado Salsa: Just before serving, gently fold chopped avocados into the chilled salsa. Adjust salt, pepper, and jalapeno seeds for flavor and heat as desired.
  7. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve topped with fresh Avocado Salsa and an extra squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor, but cooking immediately still produces tasty results.
  • For extra large chicken breasts, slice horizontally to create fillets for more even cooking.
  • Prepare the Avocado Salsa without the avocados ahead of time to avoid browning; add avocados just before serving.
  • Store leftover Avocado Salsa in an airtight container with plastic wrap directly on the surface to slow oxidation. Consume within 1-2 days.
  • Brown coloration on avocado salsa is oxidation, not spoilage. Use browned salsa in dressings or dips if desired.

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