Chicken With Avocado Salsa

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender microwave chicken topped with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa for a quick weeknight meal.
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Chicken With Avocado Salsa

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 187.3

Description

This Chicken With Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and quick dinner solution that balances tender protein with bright, fresh flavors. The boneless chicken breasts are seasoned simply with chili powder and cooked quickly in the microwave to retain moisture. The star of the dish is the homemade avocado salsa, which combines creamy ripe avocado with chunky salsa, juicy tomatoes, and sharp green onions. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together, cutting through the richness of the avocado. Served on heated corn tortillas or crisp lettuce leaves, this dish offers a light yet satisfying meal. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy, flavorful, and ready in under thirty minutes without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Arrange chicken breasts around the edges of a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate or baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover dish with vented plastic wrap.
  4. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating the dish midway through cooking, until chicken is done. Set aside to rest.
  5. While chicken rests, peel, seed, and chop the ripe avocado.
  6. Place chopped avocado in a small bowl and toss with fresh lime juice to prevent browning.
  7. Gently fold in chunky salsa, chopped tomato, and thinly sliced green onions.
  8. Slice the cooked chicken lengthwise into 1 to 2-inch strips.
  9. Divide chicken strips among four heated corn tortillas or lettuce leaves.
  10. Top each serving generously with the avocado salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 187.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1g7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
Sodium 84.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 35.2g71%

* 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, salsa, mexican, microwave, quick, easy, healthy, dinner, taco, lettuce wrap, light, protein, fresh, weeknight
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