Recipe Obsession: Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado-Mango Salsa

I love cooking and its even better when its healthy! I can't survive without indulgences so I always opt to find the healthiest meals to cook for my family. 

Below, is the recipe for chili rubbed chicken with avocado and mango salsa. Enjoy!

by Arlene Jacobs 

from Fine Cooking 

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-3/4 lb. total)

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

1 mango (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice

3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

2 limes

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cut the chicken breast halves lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.

In a medium bowl, combine the 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.

Meanwhile, combine the 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.

Heat the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil in a 10-inch sauté pan over medium- high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Sauté the strips, 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.

Set the chicken strips on a platter, top with the salsa, fan the lime wedges around, and serve.

Nutrition information (per serving): 

Calories (kcal): 460; Fat (g): 23; Fat Calories (kcal): 210; Saturated Fat (g): 4; Protein (g): 43; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 14; Carbohydrates (g): 25; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3; Sodium (mg): 720; Cholesterol (mg): 110; Fiber (g): 5;