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CALIFORNIA AVOCADO-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS
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Simple to prepare yet elegant sautéed chicken breasts with pan juices and California Avocado.

Ingredients

  • 0.500 ½ cup
    cup flour
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    salt
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    pepper
  • 2.000 2
    larger whole chicken breast, boned, halved (skin on)
  • 2.000 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 0.000
    Vegetable Oil
  • 2.000 2 tsp.
    tarragon
  • 2.000 2 tsp.
    basil
  • 1.333 1 ⅓ cups
    white wine
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    butter
  • 2.000 2
    small, ripe Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and halved

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Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg then flour mixture to coat.
  2. Heat thin layer of oil in skillet. Sauté chicken skin side down until golden.
  3. Turn and sauté other side until chicken is tender.
  4. Total cooking time will be about 7 to 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle herbs over chicken. Add wine and butter to pan.
  6. Bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Place avocado cut side down and slice.
  8. Press down on avocado with palm of hand to fan slices slightly.
  9. Lift with knife or spatula to top of chicken. Spoon some pan juices over top.
  10. Cover skillet and heat briefly just to warm through.

Serving Suggestions:
Delicious alongside a wild rice or other whole grain dish.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of chardonnay.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 440; Total Fat 25 g (Sat 7 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 3 g, Mono 11 g); Cholesterol 165 mg; Sodium 370 mg; Potassium 713 mg; Total Carbohydrates 21 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 22 g; Vitamin A 625 IU; Vitamin C 11 mg; Calcium 59 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 107 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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