Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Description
Browned chicken breasts with cumin are served with a chunky salsa made with avocado, cucumber, tomato and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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1 fully ripened Avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
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1 cup chopped tomato
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1/2 cup diced cucumber
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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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.