Meal Kit
Fiesta-Spiced Chicken
with avocado salsa and roasted sweet potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
- Paleo-Friendly
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 18 oz. Sweet Potato
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Lime
- 1 Avocado Half
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) WPeXnL3k
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat20g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1850mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4"-thick fries.
Place on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, onion salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Spread into a single layer. Roast in hot oven until tender and lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.While potatoes roast, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Cut avocado into 1/4" dice.Quarter tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.Stem and coarsely chop cilantro. -
3 Make the Salsa
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, 1 tsp. lime juice (to taste; add more, if desired), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
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4 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with fiesta seasoning and a pinch of salt.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with salsa and squeezing lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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