Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa

(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/338117/cayenne-rubbed-chicken-with-avocado-sals?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/quick-chicken-recipes#slide_2

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Dinner

Ingredients

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; rub all over chicken.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.

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