Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa
Enjoy vibrant flavors with Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa – a zesty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Jalapeño (optional), finely chopped
- Juice of lime
- Salt to taste
- Avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken breast thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the salsa by mixing red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt in a bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing sliced grilled chicken on a plate and topping it generously with salsa and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg