MEXICAN PAN FRIED CHICKEN

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The cornmeal crust makes a crunchy coating. It is a great alternative to the same old boring boneless/skinless chicken routine.

Provided by Grooved Pavement

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2- to 1/3-inch thickness
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Pour buttermilk into shallow dish. Combine cornmeal, chili powder, and salt in separate shallow dish. Place chicken in buttermilk and turn to coat. Place chicken in cornmeal mixture and turn to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chicken breasts; sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  • Serve with Salsa Verde (or your favorite salsa) spooned on top of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 814.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.1

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