Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
Fiesta Lime Rub
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4–1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Avocado Salsa
- 2 medium avocados, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered) or 2 Roma tomatoes (seeded, chopped)
- Kernels from 1 fresh ear of corn
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Fiesta Lime Chicken
- Whisk rub ingredients together. Rub evenly over chicken. Marinate 30 minutes at room temp or up to 8 hours in fridge (bring to room temp before cooking).
- Stovetop: Heat grill pan/skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3-5 min per side until browned, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook 5-7 min until cooked through (165°F). Rest 5 min before slicing.
- Grill: Preheat grill to 375-450°F. Grill chicken 5-7 min per side until cooked through (165°F). Rest 5 min before slicing.
Avocado Salsa
- Combine all salsa ingredients except avocados. Cover and chill 30 min to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, fold in chopped avocados. Adjust seasoning and heat with jalapeño seeds as desired.
Notes
- Chicken is more flavorful the longer it marinates, but still delicious cooked right away.
- Slice extra-large chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner fillets.
- Avocado salsa is best fresh. If storing, press plastic wrap directly onto salsa surface. Keeps 1–2 days in fridge.
- If salsa browns, it’s just oxidizing—still safe to eat. Blend into dressing or dip if preferred.
- Prep ahead by making salsa without avocados, refrigerate, then add avocados just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired