avocado chicken
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Intensity: Easy
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Avocado Salsa: While the chicken is baking, in a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Gently toss to mix. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Top each chicken breast with a generous amount of avocado salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming recipe makes 4 servings):
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 33g
Enjoy this fresh and healthy Avocado Chicken dish, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal!
