Description
A vibrant and zesty dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in lime juice, served with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken breasts in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill, cooking for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top the sliced chicken with diced avocado and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg