Spicy Chicken Cutlets
- 1 lb thinly-sliced chicken breast (4)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 14 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 cup chicken broth
- 14 cup vodka
- 1 lime, juice of
- 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeno peppers
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken breasts through it, lightly coating both sides.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet heat the oil over a medium-high heat.
- Add the breasts and cook 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to an oven-proof plate and place in the oven to keep warm.
- Return the empty skillet to the burner.
- Increase heat to high and add the chicken broth and vodka to deglaze the pan.
- As the liquid bubbles, scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Add half of the lime juice and the jalapenos and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- In a small glass, mix the cornstarch with the water, then add to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in remaining lime juice.
- Arrange each chicken breast on a plate and top with pan sauce.
- Garnish with cilantro.
chicken, salt, flour, vegetable oil, chicken broth, vodka, lime, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cornstarch, cold water, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-chicken-cutlets-215613 (may not work)