Best Cayenne Rubbed Chicken With Avocado Salsa Recipes

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Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 medium red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, and cut into medium dice

Steps:

Pat dry chicken. In a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the cayenne; rub mixture all over chicken.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Just before serving, fold avocado into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.
nutrition information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 344
Fat: 13.7g (2.2g Saturated Fat)
Protein: 47g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 3.5g

Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; rub all over chicken.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 47 g