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How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

How to Make Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

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Fiesta Lime Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, served with a refreshing avocado salsa. This recipe combines juicy chicken with the bright flavors of lime, cilantro, and fresh vegetables for a perfect meal that’s bursting with color and taste.

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 EACH chili powder, brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
  • 14-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
  • 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 EACH ground cumin, 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. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours, then bring to room temperature before cooking. Prepare Avocado Salsa during this time.
  2. Stovetop Directions – Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until browned on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
  3. Grilling Directions – Preheat the grill to medium heat (375-450°F), grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Avocado Salsa – Combine all salsa ingredients except avocados, chill for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Add avocados before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice levels to suit your preference.
  • For a smokier flavor, you can add more chipotle chili powder.

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