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Salsa-Braised Chicken With Avocado

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40min

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4 servings

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This Salsa-Braised Chicken With Avocado is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a zesty salsa and creamy avocado. The chicken is simmered in the salsa until it's fall-apart tender, creating a delicious sauce that's perfect for serving over rice or with warm tortillas. The addition of fresh avocado adds a cool and creamy contrast to the spicy salsa.

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2 g
2 g
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1
Season the chicken

Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

2
Heat the oil

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3
Brown the chicken

Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

4
Add the salsa

Pour the salsa over the browned chicken thighs, making sure they are well coated.

5
Simmer the chicken

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the chicken in the salsa for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

6
Prepare the avocado

While the chicken is simmering, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into small cubes.

7
Serve and enjoy

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and serve it hot, topped with the diced avocado and the salsa sauce from the pan. Enjoy with rice or warm tortillas.

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