Description
A vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in zesty lime and chili powder, topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes under loose foil.
- Serve the chicken topped with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for enhanced flavor. This dish is gluten-free and can be made with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg