Mexicali Chicken
Amy Kalyn Sims
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Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast with juices and 1 tablespoon avocado)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 177
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 345mg
- Calcium: 28mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup bottled salsa
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 ripe avocado, cubed
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Spread mustard over one side of chicken breasts. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken breasts, with mustard side down; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over. Reduce heat to medium.
- 2. Combine salsa and lime juice; spoon over and around chicken. Simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, 6-8 minutes.
- 3. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Cook the remaining pan juices in skillet over high heat until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds.
- 4. Spoon juices over the chicken; top with avocado. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Note:
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Mexicali Chicken Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Wok/Stir-Fry
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Health
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