The spice of this Cajun Chicken harmonizes with cool avocado in this spicy, tangy, cool dish. Looking for something with BIG flavor but only have a LITTLE time? This is where it’s at!
What are we in store for here?
Trying to clean up your diet and incorporate foods that support overall balance can be overwhelming, although it doesn’t have to be. It’s not uncommon to put unneeded pressure on yourself to eat and do everything perfectly, but not only is that untrue, but the pursuit of perfection is also damaging to the mind and to your body.
A good rule of thumb is to aim for 80% healthy food choices. This gives you 2-3 cheat meals a week.
Lucky for you, this meal packs alllllll that flavor that makes you FEEL like you’re doing something bad, but it’s actually really good. Save those cheats for pizza.
Cajun Chicken with Avocado
For those that are used to eating out, learning to cook regularly can be a real challenge. This cajun chicken with avocado salad recipe only takes 28 minutes to prepare and cook, making it perfect for beginners. It makes 4 servings, so can easily be stored in the fridge and eaten in the coming days.
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts (approximately 180g each)
- Steamed greens (250g)
- Small pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon of paprika
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 long green chilli. Remove the seeds and slice thinly (use sweet peppers as a mild alternative)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- Olive oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Mix the paprika and cayenne pepper in a bowl
- Cut each chicken breast into thin slices (three is ideal), then toss the chicken in the combined paprika and cayenne to lightly coat. Set aside.
- Place avocado, lime, chili, and chives in a bowl. Add salt and pepper along and mix gently to combine the salsa.
- Heat a large frypan over high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook chicken until cooked, about 2 minutes on each side. Stand for 3 minutes.
- Serve chicken on beans and salsa, and drizzle with any remaining juices.
Recipe
Cajun Chicken With Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 small 180g each Free Range Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 avocado flesh cubed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 long green chilli seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthways
- 2 tablespoons freshly snipped chives
- Olive oil spray
- 250 g steamed green beans
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika and cayenne
- Set aside.
- Place avocado, lime, chilli and chives in a bowl.
- Season and stir gently to combine.
- Set aside.
- Heat a large frypan over high heat and spray with oil.
- Cook chicken,
- Stand for 3 minutes,
- slice chicken.
- Plate green beans, avocado salsa, chicken
- drizzle any remaining juices on top.
Nutrition
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