Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Description
Lime-marinated chicken finished with a fresh avocado, tomato, and jalapeno salsa.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice for the salsa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for the salsa

Instructions

1. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish.
4. Bake the chicken 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile combine the avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
6. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss with the avocado mixture.
7. Let the chicken rest briefly, then serve with the avocado salsa spooned over the top.