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Juicy Skillet Chicken with Avocado Broccoli Salad

Chicken breasts are seasoned with cumin, garlic and smoked paprika, briefly browned, then gently finished off the heat under a closed lid. Avocado, cucumber, broccoli and pistachio yogurt make a cool, crunchy salad that turns the juicy chicken into a balanced dinner.

Chicken breasts are seasoned with cumin, garlic and smoked paprika, briefly browned, then gently finished off the heat under a closed lid. Avocado, cucumber, broccoli and pistachio yogurt make a cool, crunchy salad that turns the juicy chicken into a balanced dinner.

What you'll need.

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 150 ml warm water
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced
  • 200 g broccoli, finely chopped
  • 40 g pistachios, chopped
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tsp mustard

How to make it.

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, dried garlic and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the chicken for 4 minutes on one side.
  3. Turn the chicken, add the warm water and cook for 4 minutes more, then switch off the heat and leave covered for 15 minutes without opening.
  4. Combine the avocado, cucumbers and broccoli in a bowl.
  5. Mix the pistachios, yogurt and mustard with salt and pepper, dress the salad and serve with the sliced chicken.

My tips.

Do not lift the lid during the 15-minute rest because the trapped heat finishes cooking the chicken. For a nut-free dressing, replace the pistachios with toasted seeds.

Good to know.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes. Boneless thighs work well and stay especially juicy.

Can I prepare the salad ahead?
Prepare the vegetables ahead, but add avocado and dressing just before serving.

How do I check the chicken?
Cut the thickest part and ensure it is fully cooked and juicy.

Prep 20 min · Cook 23 min · Total 43 min · Serves 4

Nutrition.

~480 kcal · Protein 46 g · Fat 25 g · Carbs 16 g (approximate, calculated automatically)

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