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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado: A Fresh Take!

This Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado combines juicy chicken, a zesty chili lime rub, and a refreshing Avocado Corn Salsa for a vibrant meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken (breasts, thighs, legs, or wings)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/agave
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder optional
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Avocado Corn Salsa
  • 2 ripe Avocados diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn or canned corn
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 small Jalapeño Pepper finely chopped, seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Additional Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Chili Lime Rub Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Chicken Preparation
  1. Generously slather the chili lime rub evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring every surface is well coated. Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. While the chicken marinates, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Once hot, add a splash of olive oil to the pan.
  2. Carefully place the marinated chicken into the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until it develops a golden-brown exterior. Flip the chicken over, cover, and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  3. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F for perfectly cooked chicken.
Optional Grilling
  1. If you prefer grilling, preheat your grill to medium heat, about 375-400°F. Grill each chicken piece for 5-7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and having beautiful grill marks.
Resting the Chicken
  1. Once cooked, transfer the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Avocado Corn Salsa Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, combine diced tomatoes, fresh corn, chopped red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Mix well to blend the flavors.
  2. Just before serving, gently fold in the diced avocados.
Serving the Dish
  1. To serve, slice the chicken and plate the pieces generously topped with the creamy Avocado Corn Salsa. Garnish with extra lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, allow the chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken at 165°F.

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