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Avocado Tapenade with Mediterranean Chicken Breast

By: Chileanavocados.org  
"Rich and flavorful avocado adds a surprising touch to the robust flavors of tapenade, a typical Mediterranean topping. You can also serve tapenade over grilled salmon or halibut, any cut of steak or sliced roast beef. Or try tapenade in a turkey or chicken sandwich."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, halved
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced (juice divided)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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  • Tapenade:
  • 2 cloves garlic, roasted and mashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large firm-ripe Chilean Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, thin-sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  1. In a sealable plastic bag combine lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts, seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Tapenade: In medium bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice (about 3 tablespoons), 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, roasted garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in avocado, tomato, olives and basil. Cover tightly by pressing plastic wrap onto surface of tapenade. Set aside.
  3. Lift chicken breasts from marinade and grill or cook in skillet until done, about 5 minutes per side. Serve each chicken breast topped with one quarter of the tapenade.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 354 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 67mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by KWPRITCHETT03 
I think I used too many olives for my own taste, but I loved the avocado with the chicken. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by master Chef 101 
I thought that this was ok but i have had better MORE

 
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