Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Browned chicken breasts with cumin are served with a chunky salsa made with avocado, cucumber, tomato and fresh cilantro.

• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper, or more to taste
• 1 fully ripened Avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
• ½ cup diced cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cumin and pepper; rub on chicken.

Step 2

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Step 4

Serve over cumin-rubbed chicken with whole grain couscous or rice, if desired.