Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of a sun-soaked fiesta right to your table. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice and spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy cilantro sauce. This recipe is quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues. Transform your meals into a celebration with this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place chicken in a sealable bag and pour marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Heat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease baking dish if using an oven.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Create the Sauce: Mix sour cream with chopped cilantro and additional lime juice in a bowl until smooth; add salt to taste.
- Serve: Slice cooked chicken and drizzle with cilantro sauce; garnish with avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation. Marinade overnight for enhanced flavor infusion.