Avocado = Alligator Pear

I haven't always had this love affair with avocados. In fact, I was completely repulsed by them until I was about 25.  It wasn't anything special that changed my view and taste of this amazing fruit. I tasted it and fell in love.

Avocado = Alligator Pear. I love it's nickname better than its technical name. For its shape and outer texture, not taste haha. Avocado is considered a super food for many reasons, it promotes heart health, for its wide-range of anti-inflammatory benefits, blood sugar regulation...just to name a few. The fruit is so versatile and today I'm making Blackened Chicken with an Avocado Cream Sauce for dinner for my family. I know the hubs and kids will love it!

Blackened Chicken with Avocdo Cream Sauce

• 4 — 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 lemon juice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• ½ avocado
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1T cilantro

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt and pepper and cilantro. Rub all over chicken breasts. I placed in my food processor. 
2. Spray a large frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, cook chicken for 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Tip: cover the pan while cooking.
3. Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt, remaining lemon juice, garlic powder, cilantro, and avocado in a food processor.
4. To serve, place the chicken on a bed of greens with 1/8 of the Avocado Cream Sauce on top of chicken. I served with a side of corn and greens. And of course with a glass of wine, or two!
5. I hope you enjoy this clean healthy recipe! :)