Description
Whipping up Avocado Lime Baked Chicken turns weeknight cooking into a breeze with fresh, zingy flavors that bring excitement to your dinner table. Tender chicken gets dressed in creamy avocado and tangy lime, making a simple meal that tastes like something special from a restaurant menu.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large ripe avocado
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Liquid and Oil Components:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅔ tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon avocado oil over 2 chicken breasts. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper across the surface. Squeeze half a lime over the chicken for added moisture.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish. Roast at 400°F for 22-25 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by blending 1 large ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
- Thin the sauce with 2-3 tablespoons water, adding gradually until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Remove chicken from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
- Slice chicken and generously drizzle with the creamy avocado lime sauce. Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F without overcooking, which can make the meat dry.
- Use ripe avocados for the smoothest, creamiest sauce that blends easily and provides rich flavor.
- For a dairy-free or paleo version, replace oil with avocado or olive oil and skip any potential dairy seasonings.
- Prep sauce ingredients ahead of time to make this weeknight dinner even faster and reduce overall cooking stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 44 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg