Best Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tomato And Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA



Fiesta Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Avocado Salsa image

Tomato-avocado salsa adds a delicious flavor to a hearty chicken dish - great for dinner. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chili
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas (8 inch), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CUMIN RUBBED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa image

Browned chicken breasts with cumin are served with a chunky salsa made with avocado, cucumber, tomato and fresh cilantro.

Provided by Avocados from Mexico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Avocados from Mexico

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cumin and pepper; rub on chicken.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Serve over cumin-rubbed chicken with whole grain couscous or rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 663.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS WITH AVOCADO-CUCUMBER SALSA



Chicken Quesadillas With Avocado-Cucumber Salsa image

There is one caveat when using leftover grilled meat. As the meat chills, the flavors recede, becoming quieter and mellower. For these quesadillas that I made out of Sunday's grilled chicken thighs, shredded and stuffed into a corn tortilla with a little cheese and quickly toasted, I stirred together a lime-zest-imbued cucumber and avocado salsa that added a welcome citrus edge.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced small
2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled and diced small
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound cooked chicken, shredded (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about a cup)
8 6-inch corn tortillas
Olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the avocado, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, salt and pepper.
  • Sandwich some of the chicken and cheese between two tortillas; repeat with the remaining chicken, cheese and tortillas. Brush the top and bottom of each quesadilla lightly with oil.
  • Heat a large, nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the quesadillas, in batches, if necessary, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp and golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Cut into wedges and top with some of the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 378 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Chicken with Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Salsa image

A lite and refreshing summer dish to use up some of those garden tomatoes. Quick and tasty dish. I used heirloom because that is what we grow but any type of tomato could be used.

Provided by tcasa

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1 medium heirloom tomato, seeded and diced
½ small red onion, diced
1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Arrange chicken on the preheated grill and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the grill and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix avocado, tomato, and red onion for salsa together in a small bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice chicken and top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

GRILLED CUMIN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Cumin Chicken Breasts with Avocado Salsa image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Spice     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
Accompaniment: Avocado Salsa and corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Make salsa.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a large bowl sprinkle chicken with oil, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste and rub mixture into skin. Grill chicken on an oiled rack 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning once, until cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.
  • Serve chicken with salsa and chips.

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