FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

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Tomato-avocado salsa adds a delicious flavor to a hearty chicken dish - great for dinner. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chili
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas (8 inch), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Ram Ganesh
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahmina Tania
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatema Zohora
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious.


Bri Parkins
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jasmine Vickers
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Elena Maev
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping.


Edward Higgins
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


N1MX STICK OUT
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shezad Bloch
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal.


Hamdan Young
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal.


Jenna Beckenham
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Unruly Malique
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The salsa was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


SIPHO JOSEPH SANGWENI
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Isha Rai
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Anand Hamirani
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This fiesta chicken was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was fresh and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.