BREADED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO

Breaded Chicken with Avocado image

A tasty topping of sour cream, avocado and cheese adds richness to this crunchy coated chicken. To round out the meal, fix steamed broccoli and cubed red potatoes as shown in the photo at top right. Or prepare frozen stir-fry vegetables and warm up bakery breadsticks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 slices ripe avocado
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sliced green onion

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, cornstarch, garlic salt and cumin. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and water. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; dip into egg mixture, then place in cornmeal mixture and turn to coat., In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook chicken until a thermometer reads 165°, about 4 minutes on each side. Top with cheese and avocado; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Top with sour cream and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 214mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.