If you’re short on spices, taco seasoning is a perfectly good substitute! Also, if you live for spice, add a chopped jalapeño to the guac mixture for some added heat.

Guac Stuffed Chicken

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 45 MINS

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 4 boneless, skinless antibiotic free chicken breasts
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

FOR GUACAMOLE

• 1 avocado, diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, stir together salt, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, and cumin. Coat chicken with oil and rub all over with spice mix.
2. In a large bowl, stir together avocado, lime juice, garlic, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with guacamole mixture. Secure pocket closed with toothpicks.
3. Bake until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°, about 25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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