Sunday, March 8, 2009

Cayenne Chicken with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa


Real prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: tomato rice, mango slices

Supplies:
  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl
From the freezer:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
From the pantry:
  • 1 tbl chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh:
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 c chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbl lime juice
Preparation:
  1. Mix spices together; rub all over chicken.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together fresh ingredients.
  4. Top chicken with cucumber-avocado salsa to serve.
Approx. calories: 200 for one six-ounce chicken breast and 1/2 c salsa

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