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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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Nutrition

165

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 quarts water
1/2 lb tomatillos (about 10 small), husks and stems removed
1 garlic clove
1/2 to 1 serrano chile
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
3 (1-oz) slices white bread
4 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled queso fresco cheese
cilantro sprigs (optional)
lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare salsa, bring water to a boil. Add tomatillos, garlic, and chile; cook 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Combine tomatillos, garlic, chile, chopped cilantro, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender; pulse 4 to 5 times or until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
To prepare chicken, place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups. Arrange crumbs on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and red pepper; sprinkle evenly over chicken.
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Place egg in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg; dredge in breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Top chicken with salsa, and sprinkle with queso fresco cheese. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	164.58 Kcal (689 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.53g	12%
Cholesterol	65.67mg	22%
Sodium	685.55mg	29%
Potassium	315.41mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.45g	5%
Sugars	3.87g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.36g	13%
Protein	11.07g	22%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	232.8mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	26.78 Kcal (112 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.22g	12%
Cholesterol	10.68mg	22%
Sodium	111.54mg	29%
Potassium	51.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.35g	5%
Sugars	0.63g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	13%
Protein	1.8g	22%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	15%
Iron	0.3mg	12%
Calcium	37.9mg	23%

* 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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