Experience Mexican restaurant flavors at home with this Salsa Chicken with Guacamole, featuring crispy cornmeal-crusted chicken topped with melted Jack cheese and homemade guacamole. The chicken breasts are seasoned with taco spices, coated in a crunchy yellow cornmeal crust, then pan-fried to perfection. Top with bubbling cheese and cool guacamole for a colorful, flavor-packed meal that pairs perfectly with Spanish rice and refried beans!
Ingredients
3/4 cup flour 1- 1 1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix 2 eggs 2 T. water 6 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup butter 2 T. oil 6 slices Jack cheese Guacamole, homemade or purchased
Directions
Combine flour and taco seasoning in small bowl or Ziploc® bag. Beat eggs with water in another bowl. Dip each chicken piece in flour; coat with egg, then with cornmeal. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer. Preheat broiler. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken pieces and fry until juiced run clear when pierced, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to baking pan and top with cheese slices. Broil until cheese melts. Top with a spoonful of guacamole to serve.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 560; Total Fat: 29g (Saturated Fat: 13g); Cholesterol: 170mg; Sodium: 780mg; Total Carbohydrates: 37g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 1g); Protein: 39g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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