Grilled Tomatillo Chicken

Submitted by Smurfette the Chef

"I tried this recipe from a current issue of Taste of Home and my family fell in love with it. Jalapeno slices add a bit of zing but the recipe can be adjusted for spiciness."

 

• Ready In: 39mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 4 chicken breasts
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 tomatillos, husks removed, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 6 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• hot cooked rice
• sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Grill chicken breasts, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 170˚.
2. Top chicken with cheese and cook until melted.
3. While chicken is cooking, prepare sauce.
4. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender.
5. Add tomatillos, lime juice, jalapenos and garlic and cook for 3 minutes longer.
6. Stir in cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper.
7. Remove from heat and top chicken with sauce over hot rice. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Reviews

[Linajjac]

We loved this. I think next time, I’ll add a half cup of chicken broth to the “sauce” Thanks!