Healthy Mexicali Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Mexicali Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup bottled salsa (or fresh, see below); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 ripe avocado, cubed; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (optional); magic bullet seven-second salsa (note ( this yeilds more salsa than needed for the chicken recipe); 1/4 onion (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 jalapeno pepper; 8 -10 cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 cup) or 1 tomatoes (about 1/2 cup); 1 -2 garlic clove; 1 small sprigs cilantro (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup bottled salsa (or fresh, see below)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 ripe avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (optional)
magic bullet seven-second salsa (note ( this yeilds more salsa than needed for the chicken recipe)
1/4 onion (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 jalapeno pepper
8 -10 cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 cup) or 1 tomatoes (about 1/2 cup)
1 -2 garlic clove
1 small sprigs cilantro (optional)
salt and pepper

1
Prepare salsa in magic bullet; set aside.
2
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.
3
Combine salsa and lime juice; spoon over and around chicken. Simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, 6-8 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken to serving plates. Cook the remaining pan juices in skillet over high heat until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds.
5
Spoon juices over the chicken; top with avocado. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

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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: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 cup bottled salsa (or fresh, see below), and more.

Yes, Healthy Mexicali Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Mexicali Chicken

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