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: 2 quarts water; 12 lb tomatillo, about 10 small, husks and stems removed; 1 garlic clove; 12 serrano chili, 1/2-1, depending on desired heat; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 slices white bread; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled; lime wedge (optional); fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
12 lb tomatillo, about 10 small, husks and stems removed
1 garlic clove
12 serrano chili, 1/2-1, depending on desired heat
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
3 slices white bread
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
lime wedge (optional)
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Salsa: Bring water to a boil.
3
Add tomatillos, garlic, and chile; cook 7 minute Drain and rinse with cold water.
4
Combine tomatillos, garlic, chile, 1/2 c cilantro, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 t salt in food processor or blender; pulse 4-5 times or until coarsely chopped.
5
Set aside.
6
Chicken: Place bread in food processor and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cup Arrange crumbs on a baking sheet; bake 3 min or until lightly browned.
7
Cool completely.
8
Pound chicken until 1/2 inch thick.
9
Combine 1/2 t salt, cumin, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over chicken.
10
Place crumbs in a shallow dish.
11
Place egg in another.
12
Dip chicken in egg and dredge in crumbs.
13
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high.
14
Add chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
15
Top chicken with salsa and sprinkle with queso fresco.
16
Garnish with cilantro and lime.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 12 lb tomatillo, about 10 small, husks and stems removed, 1 garlic clove, 12 serrano chili, 1/2-1, depending on desired heat, 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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