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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

Fiesta lime chicken with avocado is a Mexican-style grilled dinner featuring lime-marinated chicken and a fresh avocado topping with pico de gallo. Bright citrus flavor soaks into the chicken during an hour-long marinate, then it grills fast for juicy, cooked-through slices.
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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: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lime-marinated chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
Fresh topping
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 pico de gallo
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper, then add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for 1-4 hours, then move to the grill when ready.
Grill until cooked through
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat and place the marinated chicken on the grates. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through, with clear grill marks.
Top and serve
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and arrange on plates. Top each portion with sliced avocados and pico de gallo.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately for the freshest texture and brightness.

Notes

Pro tip: pat the chicken lightly if excess marinade pools on the surface before grilling, so it browns instead of steaming. Refrigerate cooked leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; the avocado topping is best added right before serving (freezing cooked chicken is OK for up to 2 months, but skip avocado until thawed). For a dairy-free swap, keep toppings as written—no changes needed beyond choosing a pico de gallo without added dairy ingredients.