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Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco Recipe

Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco Recipe

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Herbed Chicken Breasts With Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco

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Ingredients:

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2 quarts water
1/2 lb tomatillo, about 10 small, husks and stems removed
1 garlic clove
1/2 serrano chili , 1/2-1, depending on desired heat
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
3 slices white bread
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
lime wedge (optional)
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Salsa: Bring water to a boil. Add tomatillos, garlic, and chile; cook 7 minute Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine tomatillos, garlic, chile, 1/2 c cilantro, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 t salt in food processor or blender; pulse 4-5 times or until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
Chicken: Place bread in food processor and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cup Arrange crumbs on a baking sheet; bake 3 min or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Pound chicken until 1/2 inch thick. Combine 1/2 t salt, cumin, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over chicken.
Place crumbs in a shallow dish. Place egg in another. Dip chicken in egg and dredge in crumbs.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Top chicken with salsa and sprinkle with queso fresco. Garnish with cilantro and lime.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.92 Kcal (1737 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.56g	25%
Cholesterol	196.26mg	65%
Sodium	1442.92mg	60%
Potassium	915.76mg	19%
Total Carbs	14.68g	5%
Sugars	4.09g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.33g	13%
Protein	54.68g	109%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	305.6mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.77 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	25%
Cholesterol	23.54mg	65%
Sodium	173.07mg	60%
Potassium	109.84mg	19%
Total Carbs	1.76g	5%
Sugars	0.49g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	13%
Protein	6.56g	109%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	15%
Iron	0.3mg	12%
Calcium	36.7mg	31%

* 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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