GRILLED TOMATILLO CHICKEN

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This winning dish gets its flavorful kick from a tomatillo mixture jazzed up with lime juice, cilantro and jalapeno. Dollop with sour cream and serve over rice for a memorable meal. -Audrey Kinne, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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 slices, 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

Steps:

  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub the grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Top with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatillos, lime juice, jalapenos and garlic; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in the cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. , Serve tomatillo mixture and chicken with rice; dollop with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Riaz Burhan
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is moist and tender, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


nelis motale
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is so tangy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Dental Health
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the chicken and the tomatillo sauce, and it was much better.


Abdu Gashaw
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Lerato Mohomane
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The chicken was moist and tender, and the tomatillo sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Nabin Xettri
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was delicious and the tomatillo sauce was the perfect amount of heat.


Mubashar Ansari
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The flavors in this dish were incredible! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the tomatillo sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.


Arnout Arnout
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This is my new go-to chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is tangy and delicious.


Malik ArbaZ
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatillos, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was well-seasoned and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Rahim Sahaen
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Amazing recipe! The chicken was juicy and the tomatillo sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Will definitely be making this again.


Cornelius White
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the tomatillo sauce was great. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.


Lawal Femi
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This grilled tomatillo chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again!