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Best Avocado Chicken

Cilantro, lime and avocado give this chicken dish a southwestern flair. And did we mention, it’s also low in fat and calories?
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1659 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1 pinch(es) basil
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 avocado, sliced into thin slices
  • 3 cilantro sprigs
  • 1 package of Monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced

Instructions

 

  • Combine the olive oil, lime juice and spices.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts at least 20 minutes.
  • Broil chicken until done, turning once.
  • Remove from oven and top with a few leaves of cilantro, avocado and cheese.
  • Return to oven and broil until cheese melts.
  • Ready in 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 1659kcalCarbohydrates: 33.3gProtein: 237.58gFat: 70.74gSaturated Fat: 19.58gCholesterol: 839.08mgSodium: 2472.35mgFiber: 10.56gSugar: 4.58g

Keyword Chicken, Lemon
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