Fiesta Lime Chicken With Avocado (Printable)
Lime-marinated grilled chicken topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion and cilantro for bright Tex-Mex flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - Juice of 2 limes, plus 1 lime cut into wedges for garnish
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Topping & Garnishes
11 - 1 large avocado, diced
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (optional)
16 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for intensified flavor.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
05 - While chicken is grilling, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and toss gently.
06 - If using cheese, sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken during the final 2 minutes of grilling and allow it to melt.
07 - Transfer grilled chicken to serving plates. Top with the avocado mixture and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges as desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This chicken bursts with zesty flavor, but comes together before you know it—no need to plan ahead.
- The buttery avocado topping is my shortcut to instant applause, even from picky eaters.
02 -
- Leaving the chicken too long in acidic marinade makes it a bit tough—set a timer if you get distracted.
- Slicing avocados at the last second keeps them from browning and tasting dull.
03 -
- Rest the grilled chicken for five minutes before slicing so the juices don’t run away.
- Rub lime zest into the marinade for an extra fragrant punch—people will ask what your secret is.