Pan-Fried Chicken & Cilantro Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Chicken & Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon corn oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of all visible fat); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons light cream (reduced fat); 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 garlic cloves; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon corn oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of all visible fat)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons light cream (reduced fat)
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
salt
pepper

1
Set aside a few cilantro sprigs for garnish and coarsely chop the remainder.
2
Heat the corn oil in a heavy-bottom skillet, add the chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
3
Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
4
Mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
5
Stir in the yogurt and cream.
6
Pour the chicken broth and lime juice into the skillet and add the garlic and shallot.
7
Reduce the heat and let simmer 1 minute.
8
Stir the tomato into the yogurt mixture and stir the mixture into the skillet.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or unti slightly thickened, but do not let the mixture boil.
11
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
12
Place the chicken on a large serving plate, pour the sauce over it and garnish with the reserved cilantro sprigs.

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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: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon corn oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of all visible fat), 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Chicken & Cilantro 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.

Pan-Fried Chicken & Cilantro

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