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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. A bright lime marinade with cumin and chili powder keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful.
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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: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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
Toppings
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1 pico de gallo
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then add chicken breasts and coat. Cover and marinate at refrigerator temperature for 1–4 hours, turning once so the surface stays glossy.
Grill
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, then place the marinated chicken on the grates. Grill for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through with clear juices and visible grill marks.
Top and serve
  1. Remove chicken from the grill and rest briefly, then top each breast with sliced avocado and spoon over pico de gallo. The avocado should sit fresh and cool against the hot chicken.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges for squeezing right before eating. Serve immediately so the toppings look vibrant and the lime aroma stays bright.

Notes

Pro tip: Use a rimmed container for marinating so the chicken stays coated even when you turn it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freeze chicken only (without avocado/pico) for up to 2 months. For a lighter option, swap olive oil in the marinade for avocado oil or use a reduced-oil lime marinade while keeping the spices the same.