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Fiesta Lime Chicken

Fiesta Lime Chicken: Quick & Zesty Dinner Bliss Awaits

Fiesta Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish bursting with zesty lime flavors and smoky spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Use even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh is best but bottled can work.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Swap with paprika for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Or similar spices if in a bind.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Adjust to heat preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal.
Avocado Corn Salsa Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Avocados Choose ripe but firm.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Or Roma for vibrant color.
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Canned corn can substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Green onions can work as a milder replacement.
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Any color bell pepper can be used.
  • 1 piece Jalapeño Pepper Remove seeds for less heat.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can substitute.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh is best, garlic powder can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lime Juice To taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • grill
  • Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Marinate with olive oil, lime juice, and spices; let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat (375-450°F).
  3. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Combine diced avocados, tomatoes, corn, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salsa.
  6. Serve sliced chicken with Avocado Corn Salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Add crumbled feta cheese on top for a tangy twist. Marinate for no more than 8 hours to prevent toughness of chicken. Use a meat thermometer for best results.

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