Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp 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 tsp dried mexican oregano
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	700.95 Kcal (2935 kJ)
Calories from fat	334.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.18g	57%
Cholesterol	100.49mg	33%
Sodium	1091.01mg	45%
Potassium	659.23mg	14%
Total Carbs	63.1g	21%
Sugars	12.82g	51%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	29.63g	59%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	37%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	334.4mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.34 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.07g	57%
Cholesterol	35.31mg	33%
Sodium	383.41mg	45%
Potassium	231.67mg	14%
Total Carbs	22.18g	21%
Sugars	4.5g	51%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	16%
Protein	10.41g	59%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	37%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	117.5mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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