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Luscious Lemony Chicken with Southwest Salsa
Ingredients
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MARINADE:
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
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1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped
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MEAT:
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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TOMATILLO SALSA:
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1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, then rinsed and quartered
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1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 large shallot, chopped
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon lime zest
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1 tablespoon lime juice
Preparation
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In a small bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients, to combine.
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Place chicken breasts into a zip-seal bag and pour marinade over them. Refrigterate. Allow chicken to marinate four to six hours or
overnight.
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To cook, preheat broiler or grill. Place chicken onto broiler pan, if broiling, about 4 inches from the element. Cook chicken
about 5 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 160 F. on an instant read meat thermometer.
Chicken will generally cook more quickly on the grill.
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In the bowl of a food processor puree the tomatillos, pepper, shallot, garlic, water, and salt. Transfer to a heavy
saucepan and bring to a boil; lower the heat and allow to simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 - 15 minutes. Transfer to a
bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.