Lime Chicken Festivity
A refreshing dish featuring tender marinated chicken with zesty lime juice, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Plate the dish and add toppings for added freshness.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lime juice and marinate the chicken longer if possible. Consider adding garlic or onion powder to the marinade for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/lime-chicken-festivity/