Cilantro Cream Chicken Recipes

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK

Steps:

• In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
• Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
• Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

CILANTRO CREAM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet, spray with cooking spray. Add the oil: brown chicken on both sides.
• Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• To the skillet, add cream cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Whisk in the milk; stir until well blended.
• Add lime juice and cilantro.
• Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

TERRY'S CILANTRO CREAM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown chicken in butter, seasoning chicken while browning. Remove chicken from skillet when browned.
• Add cream cheese cubes and heavy cream. Add lime juice and chopped cilantro. Return chicken to skillet.
• Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until browned on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until done. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add lime juice to pan and continue to cook, while stirring, another 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and add sour cream, cilantro, cayenne, and lime zest. Serve chicken with a dollop of the sauce over top.

FIESTA CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO CILANTRO CREME

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for the jalapeno cilantro crème together in small bowl. Stir until combined. Chill until time to serve to let the flavors blend.
• Butterfly chicken breasts & open. Set aside.
• Mix egg, 1 T water, & 1 T sour cream till well blended and smooth.
• In shallow dish mix breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and spices together.
• Heat non stick skillet over med heat and add oil to just barely cover the bottom of the pan. More oil may be needed as the chicken cooks and the breading crisps.
• Dip butterflied chicken breasts into the egg mixture, then into the cornmeal spice mixture. Turn to coat. Firmly press on chicken breast with the heel of your hand while in the breading mix to flatten as much as possible and to adhere coating. Repeat on second side. The chicken should be as even in thickness as possible.
• Place chicken breasts into heated pan , fry until golden on first side- approx 4 minutes. Turn over and pan fry the other side until golden, approx 3 minutes more depending on thickness of chicken. Remove when done.
• Serve with jalapeno cilantro crème on top or alongside.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
• Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.