Grilled Tomatillo Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Tomatillo Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 slices provolone cheese; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 tomatillos, husks removed, chopped; ¼ cup lime juice; 6 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; hot cooked rice; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices provolone cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tomatillos, husks removed, chopped
¼ cup lime juice
6 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
hot cooked rice
sour cream (optional)

1
Grill chicken breasts, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 170˚.
2
Top chicken with cheese and cook until melted.
3
While chicken is cooking, prepare sauce.
4
In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender.
5
Add tomatillos, lime juice, jalapenos and garlic and cook for 3 minutes longer.
6
Stir in cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper.
7
Remove from heat and top chicken with sauce over hot rice.
8
Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

423

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 slices provolone cheese, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tomatillo Chicken 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 Tomatillo Chicken

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