Seared Chicken with lime/cilantro avocado and tortilla chips

kerryd73

Never ever could I imagine I could whip up such a flavorful delightful low cal meal for myself and family! This is from "Cooking Light Superfast Suppers" by Anne C. Cain. It serves 4. It has 221 cals per serving of chicken and avocado and 105 cals for 4 tortilla wedges.The recipe frightened me with the fresh jalapeno but with the fresh lime, it is not spicy.
Ingredients:
1.5 tsp blackened seasoning
4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tsp olive oil
1 diced peeled avocado
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
0.25 tsp salt
1 lime, cut into fourths
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
cooking spray
0.25 tsp chili powder
0.25 cup(1 oz) preshredded light Mexican cheese blend
2/3 cup salsa

Seared Chicken with Avocado:
Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of chicken. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken to pan, smooth side down; cook 1 minute or until seared. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine avocado, cilantro, pepper, lime juice, and salt. Squeeze one-fourth lime over each piece of chicken before serving. Serve with avocado mixture.

Tortilla Chips con Queso:
Preheat oven to 400. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Coat wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with chili powder and cheese. Bat 400 for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with salsa.

EAT and enjoy!