Chicken With Lime Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

Lime dressing-
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh citantro
1 Tbl. chopped scallions
1 Tbl. EVOO
1 tsp. sugar or sugar substitute
1/2 tsp. salt

Chicken-
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2" thickness
2 medium avocados, peeled and pitted
1 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. picante sauce
1 tsp. EVOO
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 Tbs. whole wheat flour

Directions:
dressing: In a medium bowl mix the lime juice, cilantro, green onions, oil, sugar, and salt.

chicken: In a glass dish combine the chicken with 3 Tbl. of the lime dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with 2 Tbl of the lime dressing. Stir in the lemon juice and salsa. Reserve the remaining lime dressing.

Heat 1 tsp. of oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes, or until the pepper is tender and lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and add almonds.

Remove the chicken from the dressing and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle flour over both sides of the chicken.

Heat 1 Tbl. of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until done and the juices run clear. Place chicken on 4 seving plates and equally divide the pepper mixture, sprinkling over the chicken. Drizzle the reserved dressing over each serving. Serve with a side of the mashed avocados.