Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe

Garlic Lime Chicken topped with fresh avocado salsa served with rice.

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4.58 from 7 votes

In the mood for something zesty? Try Garlic Lime Chicken, a 30-minute recipe bursting with lime and garlic goodness.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 tablespoons ground coriander
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally (parallel to the cutting board) into 2 thin pieces

For the Salsa

1 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons minced yellow or red onion
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 avocado peeled and diced

Instructions

Combine the coriander, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder in a large zipper-close bag. Add the thin chicken breast pieces and allow them to marinate for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Discard the marinade and place three of the chicken pieces into the preheated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside. Repeat with the remaining three pieces of chicken.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salsa by combining the tomatoes, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to gently fold in the diced avocado. Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on a platter and top with the salsa. Serve hot.

Notes

To store Garlic Lime Chicken, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 2 months.

To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, or microwave in 30-second intervals. For the salsa, store it separately and consume it within 2 days; it’s best enjoyed fresh.

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