Crusty Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Crusty Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 2/3 cup crushed corn tortilla chips; One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack; Fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish; Cooked rice

Servings: persons

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2/3 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish
Cooked rice

1
Position the oven racks so that there is a rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to convection bake at 475F.
3
Cover a shallow baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
4
Rinse the chicken breasts and dry with paper towels.
5
Mix together the lime juice and honey.
6
Dip the chicken breasts in the mixture, then coat both sides in the tortilla chips.
7
Place on the prepared baking pan.
8
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through and the coating is lightly browned.
9
Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender, process the tomatoes with their juice, the cilantro, garlic, and oregano until smooth.
10
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, 4 to 5 minutes.
11
Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese and return it to the oven just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
12
Spoon the sauce onto dinner plates and place the chicken on top.
13
Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges and serve with rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 2/3 cup crushed corn tortilla chips, and more.

Yes, Crusty Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crusty Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Tomato Sauce

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