Southwest Chicken with Cilantro Sauce

Mango-Jicama Salad
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
  • 1 Tbsp salt-free organic Mexican seasoning (such as Spice Hunter)
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag with the heel of your hand; sprinkle with Mexican seasoning.
  2. Cook chicken in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
  4. Meanwhile, process cilantro and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve sauce with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 small jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 mango, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp raw honey

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine jicama, mango, and cilantro in a bowl; whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss.

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