MEXICAN JALAPENO CHICKEN

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This is so delicious and tender. The mayonnaise really makes it juicey and such a fantastic taste. I clipped this recipe out of the Houston Chronicle over 20 years ago, I have no idea what date or who created the recipe. I have made my own changes to it over the years. To make it healthier I use low fat or fat free mayonaisse...

Provided by Susan Seals

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 c real mayonnaise, divided
1/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp seeded, minced pickled jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
1/2 tsp minced garlic
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved
1 c shredded lettuce (optional)
3 flour tortillas, cut into strips (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In small bowl, combine cheese 1/4 c mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic; set aside.
  • 2. Between 2 sheets was paper, pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick. Brush both sides of chicken with remaining mayonnaise. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 3. Add chicken and cook, turning once, 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Place on rack in broiler pan.
  • 4. Spread cheese mixture on each chicken breast and broil 6 inches from heat 3 - 4 minutes or until topping begins to brown.
  • 5. (optional garnish) Place tortilla strips on a baking pan and put in 375 degree oven until crisp.
  • 6. Divide lettuce and place on plates(optional), top with chicken piece and garnish with baked tortilla strips. Enjoy!

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