Chili Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

 

Chili Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cumin

1 tsp lime zest

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Mango Avocado Salsa:

1 ripe mango, diced

1 ripe avocado, diced

½ red bell pepper, diced

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt & pepper, to taste

For Serving:

Cooked rice, quinoa, or mixed greens

Lime wedges

Directions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken to coat. Marinate 15–30 minutes.

Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and lightly charred. Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice.

Prepare the Salsa: In a bowl, gently combine mango, avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Assemble the Dish: Serve sliced chicken over rice, quinoa, or greens. Top with mango avocado salsa.

Finish & Serve: Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 4)

Calories: 380 kcal

Protein: 32g

Carbohydrates: 28g

Fat: 18g

Fiber: 6g