Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado on rustic white plate — Zesty grilled chicken with creamy avocado your new favorite summer dinner.

Zesty, juicy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado – Mexican Food Recipe is your answer to any summer dinner dilemma. It’s smoky from the grill, citrusy from the lime, and made irresistible with creamy avocado on top. Inspired by fresh flavors and backyard gatherings, this dish is a must-have for your collection of summer chicken recipes.

Whether you’re channeling Carlsbad Cravings vibes or just need something fast and full of flavor, this is one of those easy summer dinners that delivers every single time. Pair it with grilled corn, Mexican rice, or a crisp salad for a sunshine-worthy plate.

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🥑 Why You’ll Love This Fiesta Lime Chicken

Smoky grilled chicken marinated in lime, garlic, and spices
Fresh sliced avocado and tomato topping
Quick and healthy perfect for busy weeknights
Naturally gluten-free and high-protein
A delicious twist on traditional chicken main dishes

It’s everything you want in a lime chicken recipe: tangy, bold, and downright satisfying.

📋 Ingredients Mexican Food Recipe

For the chicken marinade:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

For topping:

1 avocado, sliced
1 Roma tomato, diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Extra lime wedges for serving

Ingredients for fiesta lime chicken with avocado — Fresh, bold ingredients bring this dish to life simple and vibrant.

🥄 Instructions

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
Grill the chicken: Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through.
Rest and top: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then top with fresh avocado, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze extra lime on top and serve with rice, salad, or grilled veggies.

Chicken grilling for fiesta lime chicken recipe
Mexican Food Recipe — Charred and juicy this is where the magic happens.

⏱️ Quick Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes + marinating
Servings: 4
Calories: ~350 per serving

💛 Why This Lime Chicken Belongs in Your Dinner Rotation

✅ Big flavor, low effort = perfect easy summer dinners
✅ Great for grilling hello, grilled dinner nights!
✅ Fresh avocado topping = creamy and bright
✅ One of our favorite chicken dishes recipes for warm weather
✅ Clean, simple, and crowd-pleasing think summer recipes dinner made easy

🍽️ Ways to Serve Mexican Food Recipe

Over cilantro-lime rice or quinoa
In warm tortillas with pico de gallo
Chopped and tossed into a taco salad
With grilled corn, black beans, or roasted sweet potatoes

Perfect for meal prep or casual get-togethers, this Fiesta Lime Chicken is the main dish that makes any meal feel like a mini vacation.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Pound chicken breasts evenly for faster, more even grilling
Don’t skip resting the chicken juices stay locked in
Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor
Want more heat? Add jalapeño or chipotle powder to the marinade

Plated fiesta lime chicken with avocado and rice Mexican Food Recipe — Bright, bold, and made for summer dinners.

Want something on the side? Try our Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad it’s the perfect pairing for your grilled lime chicken.

🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma

This Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado – Mexican Food Recipe is everything summer should taste like: bright, fresh, and a little smoky. Whether you’re serving it up at a weekend cookout or just spicing up your midweek meals, it’s a warm-weather favorite that brings people together.

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