Description
An easy, vibrant meal featuring tender, juicy chicken infused with fresh lime and cilantro, paired with a chunky, flavorful homemade guacamole. Perfect for a fresh and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to an even thickness
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnishing)
- 2 large ripe Hass avocados, scored and seeded
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup finely diced Roma tomatoes with seeds removed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade: Combine chicken, olive oil, 1/3 cup lime juice, honey, chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and optional cayenne in a zip-top bag; marinate for 30 to 60 minutes or overnight.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
- Guacamole: Score avocado flesh in the skin, scoop into a bowl, and gently mash with a fork if desired.
- Combine: Stir in red onion, tomatoes, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2-3 tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and optional cayenne. Serve with grilled chicken.
Notes
The cayenne pepper helps balance flavors without adding significant heat. Guacamole is best served fresh but can be stored for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1538 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, lime cilantro chicken, guacamole, mexican inspired, healthy dinner