Chicken with Ranchera Salsa
- 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into large cubes
- 1 small white onion, finely diced (1 cup)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1/2 cup leaves for garnish
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded if desired (for less heat) and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, toss the tomatoes, onion, chopped cilantro, jalapenos, and garlic with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- Season with salt.
- Broil for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and char.
- Remove from the broiler and stir the vegetables.
- In a medium bowl, sprinkle the chicken with salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and toss to coat.
- Nestle the chicken into the tomato mixture and turn to coat.
- Broil for about 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and slightly charred on top.
- Sprinkle the cheeses over the chicken.
- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese melts and begins to brown.
- Sprinkle with the cilantro leaves and serve.
heirloom tomatoes, white onion, fresh cilantro, peppers, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, chicken breasts, cheese, queso fresco
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-with-ranchera-salsa.html (may not work)