Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe with Avocado

This zesty Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe delivers quick and tender grilled chicken breasts coated with smoky spices, fresh lime, and topped with creamy avocados and vibrant veggies. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 4 servings

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
2 tablespoons olive oil helps spices stick and keeps chicken moist
2 tablespoons lime juice from about one lime
1 lime lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder part of spice blend
1 teaspoon brown sugar part of spice blend
0.75 teaspoon salt part of spice blend
0.5 teaspoon cumin part of spice blend
to taste smoked paprika part of spice blend
to taste onion powder part of spice blend
to taste garlic powder part of spice blend
to taste chipotle chili powder optional for heat
0.25 teaspoon black pepper subtle spice
2 medium avocados ripe but firm, chopped for topping
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
2 Roma tomatoes chopped, alternative to cherry tomatoes
1 ear corn
0.33 cup red onion finely chopped
0.5 red bell pepper chopped
1 jalapeno diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic, and lime juice mix for finishing touch

Instructions

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat to build up heat for nice grill marks and flavor.
In a small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder if desired, and black pepper to make the spice blend.
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and spice mix evenly over all sides.
Cook chicken on grill or skillet for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes to let juices settle and keep meat juicy.
Serve chicken topped with chopped avocados and fresh veggie mix tossed with cilantro, lime juice, and garlic.

Notes

This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be adapted for pressure cooker use. The creamy avocado topping provides a refreshing contrast to the smoky, spicy chicken.