CAYENNE-RUBBED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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Cool, buttery avocado makes a soothing salsa -- a palate-pleasing contrast to spicy meats, such as these cayenne-rubbed chicken breasts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; rub all over chicken.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 47 g

Samuel Olawale
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Marcus Kashu
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper in the rub.


Braylon Williams
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was very refreshing.


Favour Godwin Ebikeme
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and the salsa is the perfect complement.


Md Saijuddin
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the salsa.


emma castillo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salsa is also very versatile and can be used on tacos, burritos, or even as a dip.


mazher hussain
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the salsa was delicious.


Md Sawon
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the chicken rub.


Chrispus Boli
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the salsa is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rachel Nelson
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the salsa was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad hassan Joiya
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was very flavorful.


mostafa NA
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement.


Angela Algu
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salsa was amazing!


Spiritual Man
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The salsa was also very good. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Yusuff Alamu
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the salsa was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bernardo Torres
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This cayenne-rubbed chicken with avocado salsa was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was creamy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.