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Lime Chicken Party

This zesty Lime Chicken Party recipe combines tangy lime and creamy avocado for a flavor explosion, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, all made in one pan.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 2 pieces limes (juiced)
  • 1 pieces avocado (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Serve topped with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Notes

For an even more flavorful chicken, marinate it overnight. Consider grilling instead of pan-frying for a charred flavor. Feel free to swap cilantro for parsley or mint. Use frozen chicken breasts? Ensure fully thawed before marinating.