Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa
Enjoy vibrant flavors with our Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa – easy to make and perfect for any meal! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Jalapeño (optional), finely chopped
- Avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (preferably overnight).
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Make the Salsa: Combine sliced red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: On a plate, layer grilled chicken slices topped with salsa and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg