Blackened Chicken with Quinoa

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.