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

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

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