Southwest Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, snipped or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 halves; 2 small avocados, pitted, peeled & chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons green chili peppers, seeded & finely chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, snipped; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, snipped or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 halves
2 small avocados, pitted, peeled & chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons green chili peppers, seeded & finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, snipped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
For marinade: Combine wine, oil, tarragon & salt. Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in plastic bag set into a shallow dish. Add marinade; seal bag. Turn chicken to coat well. Chill for 2 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, combine avocados, tomato, garlic, chili peppers (I usually used the canned ones), onions, cilantro, honey & lemon juice. Toss well to mix. Cover & chill up to 2 hours.
3
Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Grill chicken on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 5 minute Turn chicken & brush with marinade; grill for 7 to 10 minutes more or until chicken is tender & no longer pink. Serve with avocado mixture.
4
To grill by indirect heat: Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken on grill over drip pan. Cover & grill for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is tender & no longer pink, brushing with marinade up to the last 5 minutes of grilling.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, snipped or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken Breast 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.

Southwest Chicken Breast

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