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How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

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This Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe features tender grilled chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty lime and spice rub, served with a refreshing avocado salsa. It’s a perfect dish for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Rub:

  • 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
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/41/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Avocado Salsa:

  • 2 medium avocados, ripe but firm (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 ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Fiesta Lime Chicken – In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours. Prepare Avocado Salsa during this time.
  2. Stovetop Directions – Cook chicken on a grill pan or skillet until cooked through, then let rest before slicing.
  3. Grilling Directions – Grill chicken until cooked through, then let rest before slicing.
  4. Avocado Salsa – Toss all salsa ingredients (except avocados) in a bowl, chill, then fold in avocados before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more chipotle chili powder or jalapeno seeds.
  • Adjust salt, pepper, and spices to taste.

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Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Avocado Salsa, Lime Chicken Recipe, Mexican Chicken Dish