Description
This Masterclass Fiesta Lime Chicken With Avocado features juicy lime-marinated chicken topped with a fresh avocado salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro, corn, and red onion. It’s a vibrant, healthy dinner that’s bursting with bold citrus flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 60ml fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, diced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 60g grilled corn kernels (optional)
- 30g red onion, finely minced
- 15g fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the remaining lime juice and a pinch of sea salt.
- Toss gently and set aside.
- Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and arrange it on serving plates.
- Top generously with the avocado salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not marinate the chicken for more than 1 hour, as the lime juice can begin to affect the texture. Toss the avocado with lime juice immediately to keep it fresh and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with avocado topping
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg