Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa
Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together juicy, marinated chicken with a zesty salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this recipe highlights the delightful combination of flavors from fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 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)
- Avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breast in the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the Salsa: In another bowl, mix thinly sliced red onion, diced tomato, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: On a serving plate, place grilled chicken strips. Top with red onion salsa and arrange avocado slices alongside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg