GRILLED CHICKEN SALSA VERDE

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Make grilled chicken sizzle with flavor when you use tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro and garlic to create a salsa and marinade.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 large cloves garlic, halved
1 small onion, quartered
3/4 lb tomatillos (about 7)
1 medium to large jalapeño chile, cut in half lengthwise, seeded
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro (10 to 15 sprigs)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 lb)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender.
  • Remove husks from tomatilllos; rinse tomatilllos well. Cut around stem area of each to remove core; cut tomatillos into quarters. In large food processor, place garlic and onion, tomatillos, jalapeño chile, cilantro, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover; process about 15 seconds or until almost smooth.
  • Pour 1 cup tomatillo mixture into small serving bowl; cover and refrigerate to serve as salsa. To make marinade, add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cumin to remaining mixture in food processor. Cover; process 10 seconds.
  • Place chicken breasts in glass baking dish. Spoon marinade over chicken; spread marinade over chicken to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours, turning chicken at least once while marinating.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush additional oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat; discard marinade. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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