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RECIPES:
MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Chili-Rubbed Chicken with
Avocado-Mango Salsa
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Chili-
Rubbed Chicken with Avocado- Mango Salsa |
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Full of flavor...
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4
boneless |
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skinless chicken breast halves (about 1¾
lbs. total) |
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¼
cup |
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tomato paste |
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1
tsp |
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chili powder |
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½
tsp |
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garlic powder |
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3
Tbs |
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extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
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1
medium |
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mango (about 1 lb.), peeled and diced
into ½-inch pieces |
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1
medium |
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avocado, peeled and diced into ½-inch
pieces |
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1
medium |
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red
bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
into ¼-inch pieces |
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3
Tbs |
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chopped fresh cilantro |
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2
medium |
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limes |
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kosher salt and freshly ground black
pepper |
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1 |
Cut chicken
breast halves lengthwise into ½-inch wide
strips. |
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2 |
In a medium
bowl, combine tomato paste, chili powder, garlic
powder and 1 Tbs. of the olive oil. Add the
chicken strips and stir to coat. Marinate for 10
minutes. |
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3 |
Meanwhile,
combine mango, avocado, red pepper, cilantro and
the juice of 1 lime in a medium bowl. Season
with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the remaining
lime into wedges. |
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4 |
Heat
remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil in medium
sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken
strips with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken,
stirring often, until they're firm to the touch
and uniformly opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off
the heat and let sit for 1 minute. |
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5 |
Set chicken
strips on a platter, top with the salsa, and
serve with lime wedges. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Look for just-ripe
avocados and mangos- they should give slightly when
flesh is squeezed (not too soft). |
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**Try serving this
inside corn tortillas for a little taco-action. |
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Recipe Source |
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Modified from Fine Cooking |
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