Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa
Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Avocado & Red Onion Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. The tender chicken, marinated in a zesty chili-lime sauce, is grilled to perfection and topped with a refreshing salsa made from creamy avocado and crunchy red onions. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served on its own, with rice, or wrapped in tortillas, this dish is versatile and satisfying. Perfect for summer grilling or a busy weeknight dinner, it can be customized with your favorite toppings to suit your taste.
- 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
- 1 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- To make the salsa, mix sliced red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt in a bowl. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve slices of grilled chicken topped with salsa and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg