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Savory fried fish with melted cheese, fresh salsa, and cilantro served with seasoned rice and peas on a white plate.

Mexican Chicken

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course chicken, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 chicken breasts I used the thin cut breasts
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or a blend of Mexican spices
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Set up a breading station. In one dish, combine cornmeal, flour, and taco seasoning. In another whisk eggs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or saute pan, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, and then into the flour mixture. Make sure that your chicken is well coated with the flour.
    Breadcrumb coating station with flour and beaten eggs for chicken tenders.
  • Cook the chicken until one side is golden brown and flip to the other side. If your breasts are thin enough, they will cook through. If not, transfer them to a 350 degree oven to finish cooking. You can also keep the chicken in a low oven to keep them warm until you are finished browning them all, like 250 degrees.
    Golden crispy breaded chicken frying in a skillet on stovetop.
  • Meanwhile, gather your toppings. Slice the Monterey Jack and green onions thinly. Get your sour cream, salsa, and cilantro ready. Place a few thin slices of avocado and some green onions on the top of the chicken. Cover with a few slices of cheese. Place under the broiler to melt.
    Fresh ingredients for homemade chicken tenders and side dishes on a wooden table.
  • Add some cilantro leaves, sour cream, and salsa to the top.
    Fresh baked chicken with cauliflower, rice, and fresh salsa on a white plate, served with sour cream and lime.
  • I also served a doctored version of my baked rice, I added a cup or two of frozen peas right before the rice was to come out of the oven. A little butter, a Tablespoon or two of paprika, and lots of salt and pepper.
    Golden fried fish fillet topped with fresh salsa and melted cheese on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 259mgFiber: 4g
Keyword mexican chicken
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