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blackened chicken with cilantro lime quinoa

Chicken seared with a nice and mild spice served alongside cilantro lime quinoa.

Course Entree
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 People
Author Stefanie

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 Cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tsp Lime juice

Instructions

  1. Comine all dry seasonings in a small mixing bowl. Season each side of the chicken breast liberally with the seasoning mix.

  2. Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add chicken to the hot pan. Seat for 5-7 minutes on each side. 

  3. Add the water to a small pot. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and cover with lid. Cook according to the packaging instructions.

  4. Add lime juice and zest to the quinoa along with cilantro and salt and pepper. Mix and fluff to combine.

  5. Let the chicken rest in the pan while the quinoa cooks and while you make the avocado crema.

  6. Add the avocado, Greek yogurt, and lime juice to a food processor along with some salt and pepper. Purée until smooth. 

  7. Serve chicken on top of quinoa with some of the avocado crema.