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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

Fiesta lime chicken with avocado is grilled until juicy, then finished with sliced avocado and pico de gallo. The lime-marinated chicken brings bright flavor, balanced with cumin and chili powder.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp pepper to taste
Topping
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 pico de gallo
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for 1-4 hours (cover and refrigerate) until the chicken looks slightly opaque and infused with lime color.
Grill
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, turning once and letting grill marks form.
Top and serve
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on plates. Top with sliced avocados and spoon on pico de gallo for a fresh, chunky finish.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges right before serving to brighten the flavors. Serve immediately so the toppings stay vivid and crisp.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate closer to 4 hours and keep the chicken well covered in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chicken (without avocado/pico de gallo) for up to 2 months. To make it dairy-free or gluten-free, use plain pico de gallo and check seasonings—this recipe is naturally compatible with both when no gluten-containing ingredients are added.