Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa
Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa is a vibrant dish that brings a burst of flavors to your table. This meal features tender chicken marinated in a zesty chili-lime sauce, grilled to perfection, and topped with a fresh avocado and red onion salsa. Its delightful combination of creamy and crunchy textures makes it perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and cooking completed in under 30 minutes, this recipe is both effortless and rewarding. Serve it on its own or as part of a hearty rice bowl or taco spread for a customizable dining experience everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Jalapeño (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Allow resting before slicing.
- While grilling, mix red onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt in a bowl for the salsa; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with salsa and sliced avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg