Description
A vibrant chicken dish marinated in zesty lime juice and complemented by fresh cilantro and creamy avocado, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it topped with avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken instead of pan-searing. Don’t skip the marinating and resting steps for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg