Cayenne Spiced Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa is an easy Mexican inspired dish. Perfect for busy nights, it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.
We love Mexican food. In fact, we have it at least once to twice a week. This recipe taste so fresh! The citric acid of the lime, the bite onion and sweetness avocado paired with the cayenne pepper makes this makes a killer combination.
Enjoy! XOXO San
How do you make Cayenne Spiced Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa?
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In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne, rub all over the chicken.
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In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout 8-10 minutes per side.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold in avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.
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Serve with my recipe for Whole Wheat Tortillas.
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Cayenne Spiced Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4-6 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 avocados pitted and cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne, rub all over the chicken.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout 8-10 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold in avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.
Notes
My review: I love this meal. It tastes fresh. I think it is the combination of the lime, onion, and avocado paired with the cayenne pepper. I love that it uses coarse salt, I would highly recommend this. If you don’t have coarse salt then use ½ the amount of salt or it may taste too salty. Perfect served with homemade corn or whole wheat tortillas.
Kid’s reviews: Quote from Jordan, my 8-year-old daughter, “Mom, at first I thought this was normal chicken. Then I took a bite and all of the sudden the chicken exploded in my mouth. All the seasonings just came out into my mouth and I loved it. Actually, I more than loved it…” Enough said.
Husband’s Notes: I can’t let him cook this…ever! Otherwise half of the dinner goes missing. And I am not joking!
