Easy Chicken Picante Recipe

"This is another recipe from my "old" website. It is an easy and quick chicken recipe and it has a kick to it depending on the salsa you use. I have used chicken thighs and topped with sour cream, guacamole and green onions."

Original is 6 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup medium salsa
1/4 cup Dijon mustard (I use a little less)
1 lime, juiced

6 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (187.9 g)
Calories 281.5
Total Fat - 9.3 g
Saturated Fat - 3.9 g
Cholesterol - 129.2 mg
Sodium - 408.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 3.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 1 g
Sugars - 1.1 g
Protein - 44.3 g
Calcium - 38.3 mg
Iron - 1.8 mg
Vitamin C - 3.8 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix the salsa, mustard and lime juice in a large bowl or ziploc bag.

Step 2

Add the chicken, turning to coat with the marinade. Let it marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.

Step 4

Drain chicken saving the marinade. Add chicken to skillet in a single layer. Cook 10-15 minutes till the chicken is a light brown on both sides. Add the reserved marinade to skillet and cook 5-10 minutes or until chicken is done.

Step 5

Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Boil marinade in skillet over high heat 1-2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Top with sour cream, guacamole and green onions.