GRILLED TOMATILLO CHICKEN FOR TWO

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This winning dish gets its flavorful kick from a tomatillo mixture jazzed up with lime juice, cilantro and jalapeno. Dollop with sour cream and serve over rice for a memorable meal. -Audrey Kinne, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 slices provolone cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tomatillos, husks removed, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Top with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatillos, lime juice, jalapenos and garlic; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in the cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. Serve tomatillo mixture and chicken and with rice; dollop with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Veronica Stromile
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.


blade akizma
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Octavian Baban
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrea Wilson
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Mickeal Aston theron
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Serenity Hendrickson
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.


Antor Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


taiba Usman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiran Sattar Rajput
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Perves
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Livhu Muofhe
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.


Bumper Sticker
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I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but this recipe changed my mind! The salsa was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakub Wadas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pam Prentice
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The chicken was juicy and the tomatillo salsa was so fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be making this again.


Kim Barnett
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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