Blackened Chicken with Avocado Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup blackening seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the blackening seasoning and olive oil. Mix until combined.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the mixture and coat on both sides. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. While the chicken is cooking, make the avocado cream sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
5. Serve the blackened chicken with the avocado cream sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Blackening is a cooking method that originated in New Orleans. It involves coating the food in a blend of spices and then cooking it in a hot skillet.
• Avocado cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes.
• Cilantro is an herb that is used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. It adds a bright, fresh flavor to dishes.