Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

Submitted by Beautiful6arbage

"Recipe modified from CookingLight. Serve with chipotle rice."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4 chicken breasts
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed peeled and minced
• 4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless, chicken breast halves
• 1⁄2 lb tomatillo
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth, fat free and reduced sodium
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed peeled and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Prepare the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add chicken to the bag; seal and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
3. Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos. Combine tomatillos and broth in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cover and cook 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Combine tomatillos, cilantro, and the next 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
4. Remove chicken from he bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 t salt. Place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill about 6 minutes on each side or till done.
5. Serve with tomatillo sauce and rice.