Description
A bright and zesty grilled chicken dish featuring lime marinade, avocado, and cilantro, perfect for dinner or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds)
- Juice of 2 limes (about 3–4 tablespoons)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, a generous pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the grill or a heavy skillet to medium-high. Clean and oil the grates or add a splash of oil to the pan.
- Place the breasts on the grill and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Top each breast with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For even cooking, thin-cut or butterflied breasts are recommended. Swap chili powder for smoked paprika + cayenne for a smokier flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lime chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipes, easy dinner