Creamy Cilantro Chicken

Adapted from my local newspaper. This is made with ingredients commonly used in South American and Caribbean cooking.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 breasts

Ingredients

• 16  ounces chicken breasts, boned and pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon lime zest

Directions

1. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until browned on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until done. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. Add lime juice to pan and continue to cook, while stirring, another 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and add sour cream, cilantro, cayenne, and lime zest. Serve chicken with a dollop of the sauce over top.