Seared Chicken with Avocado
Photo: Oxmoor House
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
- 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 diced peeled avocado
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime, cut into fourths
Preparation
Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of chicken. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken to pan, smooth side down; cook 1 minute or until seared. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Combine avocado, cilantro, pepper, lime juice, and salt. Squeeze one-fourth lime over each piece of chicken before serving. Serve with avocado mixture.
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- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1/4 cup avocado mixture)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 221 |
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| Calories per serving: | 42% |
| Fat per serving: | 10.3g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.8g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1.4g |
| Protein per serving: | 27.4g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 5.2g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2.9g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 66mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1.4mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 370mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 22mg |
Good to Know
Avocados are a great superfood to add to any meal. They're rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, and vitamin E. Their flavor is mild, but adds a creamy texture to the chicken.This Recipe Is
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