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Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Deconstructed Guacamole

Breaded chicken cutlets cooked in the skillet topped with everything I normally add to my guacamole – sliced avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion and lime juice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 8 ounce boneless chicken breasts ( cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets)
  • 4 ounces avocado (from 1 small Hass)
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as adobo seasoning)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 large egg whites (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup slivered red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon sazón (homemade or packaged)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 -1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 4 Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Season cutlets with seasoned salt. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl beat egg whites sazon together. Dip chicken cutlets in egg whites, then breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Air fry in batches 400F 6 to 7 minutes turning halfway, until the crumbs are golden brown and the center is no longer pink. 
  3. Heat a large nonstick frying pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot add the cutlets and cook about 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl combine the avocado, red onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and lime juice. Gently toss and serve over the chicken with additional lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece chicken, 1 oz avocado plus toppings Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece chicken, 1 oz avocado plus toppings
Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.