Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring zesty lime-marinated grilled chicken paired with a creamy, plant-based avocado salsa. Perfect for any weeknight or weekend gathering, this recipe highlights fresh, wholesome ingredients that deliver a bright and refreshing taste experience.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado Salsa
- 2 ripe avocados (plant-based), diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice (natural), minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper until well combined to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over, ensuring each piece is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Make the Avocado Salsa: While the chicken marinates, dice the avocados (plant-based), tomatoes, and red onion finely. In a bowl, gently toss them with chopped cilantro, apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and pepper. Be careful not to mash the avocado to keep the salsa chunky.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill each side for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate the grilled chicken and spoon the creamy avocado salsa generously on top or to the side. Optionally, garnish with thinly sliced fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro for added color and freshness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for longer to enhance flavor, up to 2 hours.
- Always use freshly squeezed lime juice (natural) for best freshness.
- Keep avocado salsa chunky by folding ingredients gently.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat for a great sear without drying.
- Let grilled chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Avocado Salsa, Grilled Chicken, Lime Marinade, Plant-based Avocado Salsa, Gluten Free Dinner
