adapted from: http://www.sarcasticcooking.com/2012/03/15/blackened-chicken-and-cilantro-lime-quinoa/
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, & pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
A dash of salt & pepper
1 Avocado
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 425. Combine all spices into a bowl. Sprinkle liberally onto chicken breast. Heat oil in a large skillet. Once heated add chicken breast. Brown on both sides. Add chicken to oven and cook until juices run clear.
While chicken cooks, add chicken broth and quinoa to a sauce pan. Heat to medium heat. Once it starts to boil, simmer on low for 15 minutes until all liquid is reduced. Fluff with a fork and add cilantro, limes, and a dash of salt & pepper.
In a food processor combine avocado, greek yogurt, salt, & pepper, & 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Pulse until completely smooth.
Serve chicken breast on top of quinoa with a little avocado-yogurt sauce.
