Description
A zesty and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken breasts with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from heat and top with diced avocado and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate for longer for enhanced flavor. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg