seared chicken with avocado. {winner!}

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Seared Chicken with Avocado from Shalee:

1 1/2 tsp blackened seasoning

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 tsp olive oil

1 diced peeled avocado

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

1 lime, cut into fourths

Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of chicken. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook 1 minute or until seared. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.

Combine avocado and next four ingredients. Squeeze lime over chicken before serving. Top with avocado mixture.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1/4 cup avocado mixture).