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Sauteed Chicken with Peppers and Avocado Salsa

4.2

(14)

Miguel Ravago -- who is chef and co-owner of Fonda San Miguel in Austin, Texas -- specializes in authentic food from the interior regions of Mexico. This fajita-style dish was inspired by one of his creations.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup diced avocado
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 yellow or red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Heat in oven for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and bell peppers to skillet; sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Place 1 warm tortilla on each of 4 plates. Divide chicken and pepper strips among tortillas. Top each serving with some avocado salsa and nonfat plain yogurt.

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