CHICKEN BREAST ALBUQUERQUE

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This is a no-fail crowd please. I like a hominy salad to complete the southwestern theme. Strawberry daiquiris are a hit too.

Provided by Jeri Cockram @Jeri_Cockram

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

- olive or canola oil 1/2 cup, squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon
- spices: 1 teaspoon each cumin, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 4 to 6 medium chicken breast
- salsa verde
- swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a gallon zip lock bag mix oil and spices, add chicken breast, turning to coat. Hold at least 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator
  • On the grill, place chicken breast pocket side down, close off grill to "bake". Then turn the pocket side up until cooked through.
  • Spoon verde sauce into pockets of chicken breast, put slices of Swiss cheese over the verde sauce pockets. Close grill lid another couple of minutes till cheese melts.

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