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Chicken Avocado Recipe

A delightful dish combining juicy chicken and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet, gently pound them to even thickness.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. While the chicken cooks, slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh, cutting into thin slices.
  6. Drizzle lime juice over the avocado slices.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  8. Top each chicken breast with avocado slices and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve the chicken warm.

Notes

Serve with your favorite sides.