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Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado: Fresh, Flavorful Delight

This Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado offers a vibrant blend of flavors, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts, thighs, or wings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder optional
For the Salsa
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe yet firm
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn or canned corn
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or green pepper
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Grill or Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chipotle chili powder until smooth.
  2. Take the chicken and coat them thoroughly with the wet rub. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  4. Cook each piece of chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. While the chicken cooks, chop avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro; mix in a bowl with lime juice.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the chicken warm with the Avocado Corn Salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate longer for more flavor; ensure uniform thickness of chicken for even cooking.

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