Chicken with Lime and Avocado Salsa

4 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

3 lg. avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and chopped

1 lg. tomato, chopped

1 med. red onion, cut in thin strips
1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. sugar

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/4 C. packed fresh cilantro leaves

lime wedges, optional

Preheat grill pan over high heat. Coat chicken with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place in grill pan and cook 2-3 min. on each side or until no pink remains.

Meanwhile, in a saute pan, place onions, 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil, 3 Tbsp. water, 2 tsp. sugar, and saute over med.-low heat until onions are just getting tender and liquid evaporated. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine avocados, tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and remaining Tbsp. olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chicken and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Helpful Tip: Add the avocados immediately followed by the lime juice to prevent discoloring.