Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
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Description
Browned chicken breasts with cumin are served with a chunky salsa made with avocado, cucumber, tomato and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 fully ripened Avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
- 1. In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cumin and pepper; rub on chicken.
- 2. In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 4. Serve over cumin-rubbed chicken with whole grain couscous or rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 253.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 8.6 g
protein: 28 g
saturated fat: 1.9 g
cholesterol: 65.9 mg
sodium: 663.7 mg
fiber: 4.3 g
sugar: 2.4 g