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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

Fiesta lime chicken with avocado features lime-marinated chicken grilled until cooked through, then topped with fresh avocado and pico de gallo. Bright citrus flavor and a juicy finish make this an easy Mexican grilling main.
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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: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper
Topping
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Pico de gallo
  • Cilantro
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Stir lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together until combined, then add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours so the chicken absorbs the lime-marinated flavor.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place the marinated chicken on the grates. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, turning once when you see grill marks.
Top and serve
  1. Transfer the grilled chicken to plates and top with sliced avocado and pico de gallo while warm. The avocado should sit on top for a fresh, creamy contrast.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges, serving immediately. Garnish just before eating so the toppings stay bright and fresh.

Notes

Pro tip: If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness before marinating so they grill at the same rate. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; keep avocado and pico de gallo separate if possible for best texture. Freeze cooked chicken (up to 2 months) without toppings. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat or no-added-sugar pico de gallo and reduce olive oil slightly in the marinade.