Description
A zesty and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, featuring marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Brush the grill with olive oil. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Rest: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Top and Serve: Add a generous topping of diced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Pro tip: For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the marinade and let the chicken marinate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lime chicken, summer grilling, easy recipes, healthy dinner, quick meals