Ranchero Chicken Breast

Submitted by Barb G.

"This spicy chicken is good served with red beans and a crisp salad along with a good bottle of red wine such as Cabernet Sauvigon. The recipe is courtesy leaperrins.com."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 whole head of garlic, separated into cloves, peeled
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 -2 green chili, seeded
• 1 1⁄4 cups single cream or 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lemon, juice of

directions

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan; add garlic cloves and saute until golden brown.
2. Add chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
3. In blender or food processor, process the chiles, cream and Worcestershire sauce.
4. ADD to the chicken in the pan; bring to a boil; reduce heat and add the lemon juice; simmer for 4-5 minutes uncovered until chicken is firm and the sauce is reduced.
5. Serve the sauce over the chicken, enjoy.

Reviews

[CASunshine]

A very easy recipe that comes together quickly. I followed the directions exactly and it turned out beautifully. Next time I may spice it up a bit with a hotter type pepper as my anaheim chilies were a little mild. Thanks!