Description
A festive dish featuring marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with avocado and cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a delicious marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes. The longer, the better!
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For variations, try adding cayenne pepper for heat, mango for sweetness, or replace cilantro with parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg