Chicken A La Avacado

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender chicken breasts with a bright, briny caper-lemon sauce and creamy avocado slices.
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This Chicken A La Avocado is a vibrant, light, and satisfying dish that brings together the richness of creamy avocado with the zesty brightness of lemon and the salty pop of capers. The chicken breasts are gently sautéed to keep them juicy, then topped with a quick, warm sauce made from the pan drippings, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels elegant enough for guests but is simple enough for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The combination of textures—tender chicken, silky avocado, and crisp herbs—makes every bite refreshing and flavorful.

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Chicken A La Avacado

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 76.2

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This Chicken A La Avocado is a vibrant, light, and satisfying dish that brings together the richness of creamy avocado with the zesty brightness of lemon and the salty pop of capers. The chicken breasts are gently saut&# 195;©ed to keep them juicy, then topped with a quick, warm sauce made from the pan drippings, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels elegant enough for guests but is simple enough for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The combination of textures—tender chicken, silky avocado, and crisp herbs—makes every bite refreshing and flavorful.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add the capers and sauté for 1 minute to toast them slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  7. Slice the avocado and arrange slices on a serving platter.
  8. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the avocado slices.
  9. Spoon the warm lemon-caper sauce generously over each chicken breast.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally with rice or crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 76.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, avocado, lemon, capers, parsley, olive oil, mediterranean, dinner, easy, weeknight, healthy, sauce, boneless, breasts, quick, light, zesty, fresh, herbs, pan-seared
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