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Avocado Lime Chicken Skillet

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil coconut or olive oil to substitute
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 2 whole avocados pitted
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt sour cream to substitute
  • 1 bunch cilantro use a small handful
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic garlic powder to substitute
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Allow chicken to come to room temperature and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat cast iron skillet to medium high heat and drizzle oil once temperature has been reached. Place chicken into skillet and cook through (roughly 5 minutes per side). Squeeze juice from lime onto chicken when halfway cooked.
  3. Remove from heat and tent with foil. Allow to rest.
  4. In a food processor, add 2 peeled/pitted avocados, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Serve chicken with a side of your choice and drizzle with avocado lime sauce. Top with freshly cracked pepper and a dash of chopped cilantro.
  6. Enjoy!