Spicy Avocado Lime Chicken
Spicy Avocado Lime Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 2-3 breasts, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado lime crema. In a food processor or blender, combine the ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, minced jalapeño (if using), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This helps keep the chicken juicy. Slice the chicken breasts against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve the sliced spicy avocado lime chicken immediately, drizzled generously with the avocado lime crema. Garnish with extra chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or warm tortillas.
⏱️ 3 min
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Spicy Avocado Lime Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 2-3 breasts, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado lime crema. In a food processor or blender, combine the ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, minced jalapeño (if using), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This helps keep the chicken juicy. Slice the chicken breasts against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve the sliced spicy avocado lime chicken immediately, drizzled generously with the avocado lime crema. Garnish with extra chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or warm tortillas.
⏱️ 3 min