Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Chili Chicken recipe! Tender chicken is coated in a fiery chili-cumin blend and served with a cool, creamy avocado sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 337.5 kcal
Protein 51g
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Ingredients for Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce

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How to Make Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin.
  2. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and thoroughly coat with the chili-cumin mixture.
  3. Peel and pit the avocado. Cut into chunks.
  4. In a blender, combine the avocado chunks, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander.
  5. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown for 2 minutes per side.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  9. Serve the chili chicken immediately, topped generously with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

25g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce?

Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce?

Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce has approximately 337.5 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chili Chicken With Avocado Sauce are Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Boneless Chicken Breast, Salt, Avocado, Plain Yogurt. See the full list with measurements above.

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