Description
A juicy, tangy Lime Chicken recipe that brings people together, perfect for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve Up: Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for a minute, and serve topped with avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate longer than 30 minutes. Ensure grill is preheated for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lime Chicken, Grilled Chicken, BBQ, Family Recipe