Description
A vibrant dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection, paired with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Mix the marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Place your chicken breasts in the bowl or a resealable plastic bag, ensuring each piece is coated with the marinade. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium heat, drizzling it lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken: Carefully place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add the finishing touches: Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the grill. Top generously with diced avocado and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy: Invite everyone to the table and enjoy your delicious feast!
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. This dish can be made ahead and reheated, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lime chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipes, easy meals, flavorful chicken, family dinner