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Tex-Mex Chicken with Avocado Salsa and Lime Rice

This is the ultimate 30 minute meal that will leave everyone with a smile on their face! Low calorie chicken breasts with high protein avocado salsa and lime rice!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: 30 minute meals, avocado, avocado salsa, chicken breasts, chicken dinner, diet, easy recipes, easy weeknight meals, fried rice, high protein, jasmine rice, lime rice, low calorie, tex mex
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, and pounded thin or cut in half lengthwise
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped small
  • 3 limes
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp. avocado or olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Sprinkle on evenly and rub onto the chicken breasts.
  • In a large cast iron or skillet add the olive oil, and heat on medium heat, to the pan the chicken goes.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side or until thermometer reaches 165° The breasts will be golden, maybe even a bit burnt looking because of the spices, but that's what we want!
  • While the breasts are cooking mix together the avocado, onion, and the juice of 1 1/2 limes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl toss the rice, the juice of 1 lime, and sprinkle with pepper.
  • To serve, spread the rice on a platter or individual plate. Add the chicken to the top, and to finish spoon on the salsa.
  • ENJOY!