Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa And Queso Fresco Recipe

Name: Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa And Queso Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salsa:; 2 quarts water; 1/2 pound tomatillos (about 10 small), husks and stems removed; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 to 1 serrano chile; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Chicken:; 3 (1-ounce) slices white bread; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco cheese; Cilantro sprigs (optional); Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

Salsa:
2 quarts water
1/2 pound tomatillos (about 10 small), husks and stems removed
1 garlic clove
1/2 to 1 serrano chile
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chicken:
3 (1-ounce) slices white bread
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco cheese
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare salsa, bring water to a boil. Add tomatillos, garlic, and chile; cook 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine tomatillos, garlic, chile, chopped cilantro, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender; pulse 4 to 5 times or until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
3
To prepare chicken, place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups. Arrange crumbs on a baking sheet; bake at 350u00b0 for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
4
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and red pepper; sprinkle evenly over chicken.
5
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Place egg in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg; dredge in breadcrumbs.
6
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Top chicken with salsa, and sprinkle with queso fresco cheese. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, if desired.

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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: Salsa:, 2 quarts water, 1/2 pound tomatillos (about 10 small), husks and stems removed, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa And Queso Fresco falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa And Queso Fresco

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