Description
A refreshing chicken dish featuring zesty lime flavors, perfect for summer barbecues and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the chicken by coating with the marinade and letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute.
- Top with avocado and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken longer than 30 minutes. Use fresh lime juice for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lime chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipe, healthy chicken, barbecue chicken