Recipe of the Week 3/16 - Cuban Chicken with Citrus Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/4 cup fresh chopped oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons orange zest + orange juice zest + juice of 1 lime
kosher salt and pepper
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 bell pepper sliced
1 small orange, sliced
Citrus Avocado Salsa
1 avocado, diced
1 orange, diced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
juice from 1 lime
pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin, cayenne, orange juice + zest, lime juice + zest, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken. Add the onions and bell peppers, and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange everything in an even layer. Add the orange slices and then transfer to the oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes golden. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. To serve, top the chicken with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts: Servings 6.0 Amount Per Serving Calories 352% Daily Value *Total Fat 23 g 36 % Sodium 264 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 29 % Sugars 10 g Protein 22 g 44 %
Adapted from: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sheet-pan-cuban-chicken-with-citrus-avocado- salsa/
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