TORTILLA CHIP CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO DIP

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This recipe is from the August issue of "Cuisine at Home." Their recipes are GREAT. A little bit spice, a little bit cool...this hits the spot.

Provided by Tornado Ali

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8oz. each)
salt and pepper
8 ounces plain tortilla chips
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup purchased bottled salsa
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Prepare breast halves by trimming fat and slicing each in half lengthwise.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pulse tortilla chips in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a shallow dish. Place flour in a second shallow dish, and in a third shallow dish, blend egg and salsa together with a fork.
  • Dredge both sides of chicken in flour, then dip into egg mixture to coat. Transfer chicken to ground chips and pat them onto both sides; place on a baking sheet or plate.
  • Heat oil in an overproof saute pan over medium-high. Saute chicken 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully flip chicken, thenplace thepan in the oven to roast for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • While chicken is roasting, puree avocado, milk, and sour cream in a food processor or blender. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth.
  • Serve chicken with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 97.7, Sodium 517.5, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.5

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