Saturday, August 30, 2014

Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Dressing

Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Dressing

I'm tryin to create an easy daily recipes using chicken as main ingredients and avocado for dressing, hope you enjoy the recipes.

INGREDIENTS
2 chicken breast, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
¾ cup prepared tomatillo salsa
1 small avocado, diced
2 tsps ground cumin
2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro

MARINADE
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chili powder

DRESSING
1 medium ripe avocado, coarsely chopped
¾ cup water
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 peeled clove garlic
½ tsp salt

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine marinade ingredients into a bowl. Place chicken breast and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn chicken breast to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight.

2. Remove chicken breast from marinade, discard marinade. Place chicken breast on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3. Meanwhile combine salsa, avocado and cilantro in a bowl.

4. Carve chicken breast into slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with salsa and vegetables.

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