Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness

For the Fiesta Lime Rub:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)

Lime zest from 1 lime

1 tsp each: chili powder, brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 tsp each: ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder

1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)

1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Avocado Salsa:

2 medium avocados, ripe but firm, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered OR 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Fresh corn from 1 ear of sweet corn

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, diced (seeds separated)

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/4 tsp each: ground cumin, salt

1/8 tsp pepper (or more to taste)

Directions:

Fiesta Lime Chicken:

In a small bowl, whisk together Fiesta Lime Rub ingredients. Rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Allow

chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room

temperature before cooking.

Stovetop: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3-5

minutes, or until browned on one side. Turn, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes

more, or until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Grilling: Preheat grill to medium heat, 375-450°F. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked

through. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Avocado Salsa:

Toss all ingredients except avocados in a large bowl. Chill for 30 minutes up to 24 hours. Before serving,

gently fold in avocados. Add additional salt, pepper, and jalapeno seeds for more heat if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-14 minutes | Total Time: 25-29 minutes + marinating time |

Servings: 4

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