Fiesta chicken breasts with tomato-avocado salsa Recipe

Name: Fiesta chicken breasts with tomato-avocado salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 1/2 tbsp lime juice; 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno chili; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.); 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 flour tortillas (8in.), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-in. strips

Servings: persons

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 1/2 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno chili
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas (8in.), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-in. strips

1
In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients.
2
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish.
4
In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the comin and salt; pour over chicken.
5
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
6
Heat oven to 375F.
7
Spray 9-in square pan with cooking spray.
8
Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan.
9
Pour marinade over chicken.
10
Cover and bake 30 min.
11
Uncover and bake 20-30 min.
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longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone.
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(170F)
14
In 10-in.
15
skillet, heat two tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot.
16
Cook tortilla strips in oil 3-5 min, stir occasionally, until crisp and golden brown.
17
Serve chicken topped with salsa.
18
Serve with tortilla strips.

777

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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 1/2 tbsp lime juice, and more.

Yes, Fiesta chicken breasts with tomato-avocado salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fiesta chicken breasts with tomato-avocado salsa

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