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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

Fiesta lime chicken with avocado features a bright lime marinade for juicy grilled chicken, finished with sliced avocado and pico de gallo. You get bold cumin-chili flavor plus fresh toppings for a quick Mexican-style grilling meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lime-marinated chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts Use boneless, skinless breasts for even grilling.
  • 0.25 cup lime juice Fresh is best for a punchy marinade.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 salt To taste; use fine salt for quick seasoning.
  • 1 pepper To taste.
Fresh toppings
  • 2 avocados Slice just before serving to prevent browning.
  • 1 pico de gallo Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 lime wedges Serve on the side.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then add the chicken breasts and coat well.
  2. Cover and marinate the chicken for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator; for best flavor, use the longer end of the range.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, then place marinated chicken on the grates and grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
  2. Continue grilling until cooked through, using the grill’s closed-lid heat as needed to reach doneness evenly.
Top and serve
  1. Transfer the grilled chicken to plates, then top each piece with sliced avocados and spoon over pico de gallo.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken before eating.

Notes

Pro tip: pat the chicken lightly before grilling so it sears instead of steaming. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze chicken only for up to 2 months (add avocado and pico de gallo fresh after reheating for best texture). For a dairy-free and gluten-free dinner, ensure your pico de gallo contains no added gluten.