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Mediterranean Chicken Breasts with Avocado Tapenade
Prep Time: 15
Category: Entree
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Ingredients
- 4 4 4boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumegrated lemon peel
- 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh lemon juice
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeolive oil
- 1 1 1clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 0.5 0.5tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt
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1/4 0.25 0.25tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeground black pepper
Hass Avocado Tapenade - 2 2 2roasted garlic cloves, mashed
- 1/2 0.5 0.5tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesea salt
- 1/4 0.25 0.25tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumefresh ground pepper
- 1 1 1medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumesmall green olives stuffed with pimientos, thinly sliced
- 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumecapers, rinsed
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh basil leaves, finely sliced
- 1 1 1ripe, firm Hass Avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh lemon juice
- 1 1 1tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeolive oil
Instructions
- Chicken: in sealable plastic bag, combine chicken and marinade of lemon peel, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Hass Avocado Tapenade: In bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, roasted garlic, remaining olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Mix in tomato, green olives, capers, basil and avocado; set aside.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill over medium-hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness.
- Serve with Hass Avocado Tapenade.
Serving Suggestions:
Place grilled chicken breasts on platter and top decoratively with avocado tapenade. Garnish with fresh or lightly grilled lemon slices if desired.
*Large avocados are recommended for these recipes. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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