CRUSTED TEX-MEX CHICKEN BREASTS

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Make and share this Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a shallow bowl whisk together the lime juice and honey.
  • Place crushed tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
  • Dip chicken in the lime/honey mixture and place in chip bag.
  • Shake to coat.
  • Place chicken in a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • While chicken is cooking combine in a blender or food processor the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and oregano.
  • Puree to smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Cook the mixture down to about 1&1/2 cups.
  • Remove chicken from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Divide sauce evenly between 4 plates and place cooked chicken on top of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 158.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 31.8

Jeremy Carnithan
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This chicken is delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gamer Abir
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Brendan Michel
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out very well. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shorjer Rashi Multimedia
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your chicken dinner.


John Isaiah
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The chicken was a little dry. I think I should have used a different cut of chicken.


snyper Storm
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This chicken is a little too spicy for my taste.


Md Monarul
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and spicy, and the crust is sweet and crunchy.


Brylee Hancock
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Ibrahim Ahmed Dehraj
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I'm not a fan of Tex-Mex food, but this chicken was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Miss Nasty
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This chicken is so good, I could eat it every day.


Natoya Bascoe
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I'm always looking for new Tex-Mex recipes. This one is a keeper.


Jaslene Delgado
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.


Sangita Chaudhary
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The crust on the chicken was a little too salty for my taste.


Hamza Thaheem
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The chicken was a little dry. I think I overcooked it.


Hans Usupe
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for entertaining.


Aylin Pantigoso
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This chicken is so versatile. I've served it with rice, beans, and vegetables. I've also used it in tacos and burritos. It's always a hit.


Hossen Molla
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Ricardo Wilkinson
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This Tex-Mex Crusted Chicken is a real winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.