Description
Creamy Avocado Lime Baked Chicken delivers a zesty Mexican-inspired dinner that brings serious flavor to your weeknight table. Tender chicken breasts get a tangy makeover with smooth avocado and zingy lime, creating a simple yet delicious meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup avocado lime mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to precisely 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a ceramic baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup avocado lime mayo, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Whisk ingredients until the mixture looks completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the entire marinade over each chicken piece, carefully turning them to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Halfway through cooking, remove the dish and quickly baste the chicken with the pan juices to enhance moisture and flavor.
- After removing from the oven, let the chicken rest for precisely 5 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring tender meat.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty punch.
Notes
- Use full-fat avocado mayo for the richest, most luxurious flavor and creamy texture that really coats the chicken.
- Allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes before baking to help the flavors penetrate deeply and keep the meat tender.
- Check chicken at 20 minutes to prevent overcooking, as every oven performs slightly differently and chicken can dry out quickly.
- For a low-carb version, swap out regular mayo for a clean, avocado oil-based mayo and skip any added sugars in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg