Chicken Paillard with Avocado Relish Tahini

13 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 40MINS

Chicken Paillard with Avocado Relish Tahini

Chicken Paillard with Avocado Relish and Tahini. If you are looking for a fresh and healthy dish, look no further. This recipe is packed with all the goodness one needs.
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Chicken Paillard with Avocado Relish and Tahini. If you are looking for a fresh and healthy dish, look no further. This recipe is packed with all the goodness one needs.
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40MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
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Red Quinoa
3/4 cup
Red Quinoa
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
2
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Cherry Tomato
1/2 cup
Cherry Tomatoes
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallions
2 scallions per 2 servings
Fresh Parsley
1/6 bunch
Fresh Parsley
Lemon
1
Lemon, divided
Avocado
1
Avocado
Tahini
1 Tbsp
Tahini
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
4 Tbsp
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Olive Oil, divided
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
805
Fat
41.7 g
Protein
51.2 g
Carbs
59.6 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Place Red Quinoa (3/4 cup), 1 cup of water, and a pinch of salt in a small pot over high heat. Boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water has evaporated and quinoa is tender (about 10 minutes). Remove pot from heat, cover, and set aside.
step 1 Place Red Quinoa (3/4 cup), 1 cup of water, and a pinch of salt in a small pot over high heat. Boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water has evaporated and quinoa is tender (about 10 minutes). Remove pot from heat, cover, and set aside.
step 2
Rinse and pat dry Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2). Mince Garlic (1 clove), halve Cherry Tomato (1/2 cup). Trim Scallion (1 bunch) and thinly slice white and light green parts, discarding the rest. Chop Fresh Parsley (1/6 bunch), discard stems. Halve the Lemon (1).
step 2 Rinse and pat dry Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2). Mince Garlic (1 clove), halve Cherry Tomato (1/2 cup). Trim Scallion (1 bunch) and thinly slice white and light green parts, discarding the rest. Chop Fresh Parsley (1/6 bunch), discard stems. Halve the Lemon (1).
step 3
Scoop out half an Avocado (1) and cut into cubes. In a medium bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and parsley. Add juice of 1/2 of the lemon and toss to coat. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
step 3 Scoop out half an Avocado (1) and cut into cubes. In a medium bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and parsley. Add juice of 1/2 of the lemon and toss to coat. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together Tahini (1 Tbsp) with 2 tablespoons warm water until combined. Whisk in Fat-Free Greek Yogurt (4 Tbsp), garlic, juice of remaining ½ lemon, and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Taste and add Kosher Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) as needed. Set aside.
step 4 In a small bowl, whisk together Tahini (1 Tbsp) with 2 tablespoons warm water until combined. Whisk in Fat-Free Greek Yogurt (4 Tbsp), garlic,  juice of remaining ½ lemon, and Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Taste and add Kosher Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) as needed. Set aside.
step 5
Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden on the outside and cooked through.
step 5 Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat remaining Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden on the outside and cooked through.
step 6
Divide quinoa evenly between 2 plates. Lay chicken on top, then add avocado relish. Drizzle over tahini dressing and serve warm.
step 6 Divide quinoa evenly between 2 plates. Lay chicken on top, then add avocado relish. Drizzle over tahini dressing and serve warm.

Tags

Gluten-Free
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Meals for Two
Summer
Middle Eastern
Whole Grains
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