Avocado Lime Baked Chicken Recipe for an Easy Dinner
This avocado lime baked chicken is juicy, zesty, and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. With creamy avocado flavor and tangy lime, it’s a low-fiber, low-carb, and family-friendly chicken bake recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lbs)
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½ cup Primal Kitchen Avocado Lime Sauce (or homemade – see notes)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Juice of ½ lime
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Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
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Pat chicken dry and place in a bowl or directly into the baking dish.
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Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Pour avocado lime sauce over the chicken and coat evenly. Add lime juice for extra brightness.
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Let marinate for 15 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a drizzle of sauce if desired.
Notes
To make homemade avocado lime sauce: blend 1 ripe avocado, juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, ½ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.