Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for grilled chicken topped with a creamy avocado lime mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, trimmed, boneless and skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 avocados, halved, peeled, pitted, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 8 thin cutlets.
- Place chicken cutlets in a gallon Ziploc bag with all marinade ingredients. Seal and marinate for at least 1 hour up to 12 hours.
- To grill: Preheat a medium-heat grill. Cook chicken cutlets for 9–10 minutes, turning occasionally until juices run clear.
- On the stove: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Combine diced avocado, cilantro, 3 tsp lime juice, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp garlic powder in a bowl for the avocado topping.
- Top each chicken cutlet with the avocado mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for longer for a more flavorful result. Adjust avocado topping seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg