GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CACTUS

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Number Of Ingredients 9

Basic Cooked Tomato Sauce
2 cups water-packed jarred cactus strips (nopalitos), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic (medium), finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
, crumbled queso, fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), or mild feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the tomato sauce. Reserve in the pan off heat. Cut the cactus strips into 1/2-inch pieces. Rinse well. 2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and cook the onion, stirring, until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, reserved cactus and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Reserve off heat. 3. Brush the chicken with the remaining olive oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Heat a stove top grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken about 4 to 5 minutes per side or until well marked from the grill, firm to the touch, and no longer pink inside at the thickest part. 4. To serve, reheat the tomato sauce and cactus. Divide the cactus evenly among 4 serving plates and place 1 chicken breast on top of each serving. Spoon some of the heated tomato sauce over each chicken breast. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot. Pass remaining sauce at the table.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Madillo Ramapepe
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I made this dish for my friends last weekend and they all loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cactus added a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mureed Hussain
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the cactus adds a nice crunch and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and healthy way to cook chicken.


Mfihlako Mwandla
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the cactus adds a nice crunch. I also love the smoky flavor that the grill adds to the chicken.


Intikhab Dalvi
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is easy to make and the cactus adds a nice touch of Southwestern flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and easy way to cook chicken.


Ali raza Gujjar
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I'm not a big fan of cactus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the cactus added a nice crunch and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and unique way to cook


ShadowSnyper
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then grilled to perfection. The cactus adds a nice crunch and tangy flavor to the dish.


Hussain Pathan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the cactus adds a nice tangy flavor. I also love the smoky flavor that the grill adds to the chicken.


Yukii
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the cactus adds a nice crunch and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and healthy way to cook chicken.


Festus Asango
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I made this dish for my friends last weekend and they all loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cactus added a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tony Ndibe
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is easy to make and the cactus adds a nice touch of Southwestern flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and easy way to cook chicken.


Mira Krissy
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the cactus adds a nice crunch. I also love the smoky flavor that the grill adds to the chicken.


Akah Belvijue
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This grilled chicken with cactus is a great way to change up your usual grilled chicken routine. The marinade is flavorful and the cactus adds a unique texture and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and excit


gabe johson
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I've never cooked with cactus before, but I'm so glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the cactus was a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Linda Mpofu
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This is one of my favorite recipes for grilled chicken. The cactus adds a nice crunch and a slightly tangy flavor. I also love the marinade, which is simple to make but really packs a punch of flavor.


Lavin Ongeri
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I made this grilled chicken with cactus last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cactus added a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this dish again.