Chicken Laredo with Cilantro Cream

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This chicken Laredo with cilantro cream is a Southwestern treatment of grilled chicken breast with toppings to add flavor and eye appeal. We have chicken so often that sometimes I need to punch up the flavor, and we love this dish with grilled zucchini and a simple tossed salad.

yellow plate with chicken breast, topped with melted cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime slices
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Marinate Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Chicken

  • 4 (6 to 8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1/4 cup orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Cilantro Cream

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

To Serve

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced

  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato

  • cilantro sprigs (optional)

  • lime slices (optional)

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness.

  2. Combine orange juice, vinegar, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon, in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Carefully squeeze the bag until ingredients are well combined. Add chicken, remove as much air as possible from the bag, and seal. Gently move chicken around in the bag until coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator a minimum of 2 hours or up to 4 hours.

  3. Meanwhile, make cilantro cream. Combine sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes in the bowl of a blender or small food processor. Purée until sauce is well blended and flecked with cilantro bits. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat (375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C)). Using tongs, lightly oil the grates with an oil-saturated paper towel. Place marinated chicken directly over the heat and grill until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). 

  5. Remove to a serving platter and top each chicken breast with a cheese slice; allow to melt from the heat of the chicken. To serve, ladle about 1/2 cup cilantro cream sauce on each plate. Add chicken; garnish with avocado, tomato, cilantro sprigs, and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

671 Calories
44g Fat
24g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 671
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 57%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 1211mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 49g 98%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 349mg 27%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 1153mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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