Blackened Chicken Recipe
mango avocado jalapeno salsa, lettuce, queso fresco
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Ingredients
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Blackened Chicken and Salsa
Method
Preparation
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Cook the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- 3
Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust.
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Assemble the Dish
On a plate, place a lettuce leaf as a base. Top with the blackened chicken, followed by a generous scoop of the mango avocado jalapeno salsa. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco on top.

