Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 lb tomatillo; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped (for a hotter dish, leave the seeds); 1/4 teaspoon salt; cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 lb tomatillo
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped (for a hotter dish, leave the seeds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
cooking spray

1
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2
Combine the first four ingredients (olive oil, cumin, pepper, garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to the bag; seal and let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos. Combine tomatillos and broth in a small saucepan over medium-high heat' cover and cook 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Combine tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, sugar, salt, garlic clove and jalapeno pepper in a food processor; process until smooth.
4
Remove chicken from the bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Serve with tomatillo sauce.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo 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.

Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

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