Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (plain); 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced; olive oil, used as needed; Jalapeno Cilantro Cream; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced; 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded & finely minced; 1 green onion, thinly sliced including green tops; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
1 egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon water
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (plain)
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
olive oil, used as needed
Jalapeno Cilantro Cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced
1 fresh jalapeno, seeded & finely minced
1 green onion, thinly sliced including green tops
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Mix all ingredients for the jalapeno cilantro creme together in small bowl. Stir until combined. Chill until time to serve to let the flavors blend.
2
Butterfly chicken breasts & open. Set aside.
3
Mix egg, 1 T water, & 1 T sour cream till well blended and smooth.
4
In shallow dish mix breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and spices together.
5
Heat non stick skillet over med heat and add oil to just barely cover the bottom of the pan. More oil may be needed as the chicken cooks and the breading crisps.
6
Dip butterflied chicken breasts into the egg mixture, then into the cornmeal spice mixture. Turn to coat. Firmly press on chicken breast with the heel of your hand while in the breading mix to flatten as much as possible and to adhere coating. Repeat on second side. The chicken should be as even in thickness as possible.
7
Place chicken breasts into heated pan , fry until golden on first side- approx 4 minutes. Turn over and pan fry the other side until golden, approx 3 minutes more depending on thickness of chicken. Remove when done.
8
Serve with jalapeno cilantro creme on top or alongside.

318

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme 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.

Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme

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