Senorita Panda’s Spiced Rubbed Fiesta Chicken
Trying to eat healthy but the thought of more grilled chicken breasts makes you want to eat dirt? I think we can all grow tired of the same plain (but lean) boring chicken. I spiced it up last night with this spiced rubbed fiesta chicken that really brings the heat with flavor and texture. The zesty avocado salsa adds the perfect dimension of coolness and deliciousness. I’ve also discovered the PERFECT way to bake a tender chicken breast. The trick is to bake it at 375 degrees for 20 minutes covered with foil so the inside cooks perfectly then remove the foil for the last 10 minutes so the top gets golden without drying it out!
- 2 boneless skinless breasts
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lime wedge
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and thyme.
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, seasoning mixture, salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a glass baking pan, cover and seal with a layer of foil then bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the fiesta salsa by combining the tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Toss in the avocado and lime juice.
- Once the chicken has slightly cooled, slice and top with fiesta salsa!
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