Salsa Chicken Sandwiches
Pan-sear chicken breasts, top with salsa, and serve on toasted buns with avocado for a quick Mexican-inspired dinner. Done in under 20 minutes with just two ingredients.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then sear chicken 6 minutes per side without moving until golden.
Step 3
Pour salsa over the chicken and cook 2 more minutes until sauce is heated through.
Step 4
Toast the buns lightly in the same skillet or a toaster until golden, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Place a chicken breast on each bun, top with salsa from the skillet and sliced avocado, then serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- tongs or spatula
- toaster or second skillet
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