Blackened Chicken with Avocado Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

Chicken
• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch cayenne pepper (add up to 1/2 teaspoon for more heat)
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• green onions, optional
Avocado Sauce
• 1/2 of an avocado, chopped
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Combine paprika, cumin, onion powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture on both sides of chicken breasts and coat evenly.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 7 minutes each side, or until cooked through.  (I prefer cooking on medium-high heat on grill, but both work!)
3. Meanwhile, add avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Serve chicken with avocado sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. (Onions not required but definitely suggested!)

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