Crusted Tex Mex Chicken Breasts Food

CRUSTED TEX-MEX CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a shallow bowl whisk together the lime juice and honey.
• Place crushed tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
• Dip chicken in the lime/honey mixture and place in chip bag.
• Shake to coat.
• Place chicken in a 9-inch square baking pan.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken is no longer pink in the center.
• While chicken is cooking combine in a blender or food processor the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and oregano.
• Puree to smooth.
• Pour mixture into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Cook the mixture down to about 1&1/2 cups.
• Remove chicken from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 3-4 minutes more.
• Divide sauce evenly between 4 plates and place cooked chicken on top of sauce.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the chips in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground; set aside.
• Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally so you have 4 thin chicken cutlets.
• Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes: Stir together the flour, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the first dish. Beat the eggs in the second dish and add the tortilla chips to the third dish. Coat a cutlet in the flour. Dip in the egg, letting any excess drip off and then press into the tortilla chips. Transfer to a plate and bread the remaining cutlets.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until a piece of the breading sizzles when added to the oil. Add 2 breaded cutlets to the oil, making sure they don't touch each other. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil to the skillet, heat and then fry the remaining cutlets.
• Evenly spread 1/2 cup salsa on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on top. Pour 1/4 cup of salsa on top of each piece of chicken. Shingle the cheese evenly over the chicken.
• Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the jalapeno and cilantro.

LENTIL-CRUSTED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with olive oil spray. Put the lentils in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the flour, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and pulse until blended.
• Transfer the flour mixture to a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the mixture, shaking off the excess.
• Put the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray a little more oil on top of the pieces and bake until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan and return to the oven until the cheese is bubbling, an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss chicken with seasoning mix and flour in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Add peppers, corn and salsa; mix lightly. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
• Stir chicken mixture. Serve over rice topped with cheese and onions.

SPICY TEX MEX CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• In a small bowl mix together the spices and then sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
• Spray the chicken with non stick cooking spray and place on preheated grill. Cover.
• Grill 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, turning once.
• Serve with avocado salsa or on a salad.
• I like to pound the chicken to an even thickness for faster and more even cooking.