Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Citrus Sauce

Category: Entrée

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 California avocado, puréed
1/4 teaspoon salt (plus as needed)
6 (about 6 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
black pepper
6 each lemon, lime and orange slices

Preparation:

Sauté garlic in 1 teaspoon butter until soft but not colored, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream. Heat to a simmer, stirring frequently, do not boil. Stir in orange zest, juices, avocado, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Keep warm.

Melt remaining butter. Brush chicken with butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Bake at 450 degrees F until chicken is browned and just firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Serve each breast with 1/4 cup avocado sauce, garnish with a slice of each citrus fruit.