Showing posts with label Latin. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Corn-Tomato Ragout


PREP: 20 MIN
COOK: 20 MIN
SERVES: 4

4 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small vidalia onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup cornmeal, preferably stone ground
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
4 (1/4 pound) skinless boneless chicken cutlets

1. Spray the grill rack with olive oil nonstick spray. Pre-heat the grill to medium-high.

2. To make the ragout, place the corn on the grill rack and grill, turning, until well marked, about 8 mins. Transfer the corn to a cutting board and let cool about 5 mins. With a long serrated knife, cut the kernels off the cobs and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the bell pepper, tomato, onion, jalapeño pepper, vinegar, parsley, oil, 1/4 tsp of the salt, and the black pepper; mix well.

3. Spray a large grill-safe nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and place on the grill rack to pre-heat (can also been done on the stove top). Mix together the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt on a sheet of wax paper. Coat the chicken cutlets with the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres. Lightly spray the chicken on both sides with nonstick spray.

4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, turning, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8 mins. Serve with the ragout.

***Served with Grilled Chiles Rellenos.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole


SERVES: 8
POINTS: 6
COOK TIME: 40 MINS

12 corn tortillas, cut into strips
3-4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
2 7 oz cans of diced green chiles
3 cups fat free sour cream
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cup bag of fat free cheese (Mexican, or flavor to taste)

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix sour cream, cumin, chicken, chiles, and one cup of the cheese.
3. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray. Layer first with the tortilla strips, then the sour cream mixture, etc. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top of the casserole.
4. Bake for 40 mins.

***Can be served with fresh salsa or pico de gallo.


PICO DE GALLO

1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 fresh or pickled jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp lime juice

1. With the side of a large knife, mash the garlic with the salt until it forms a paste. Stir together the remaining ingredients with the garlic paste.