Chicken Avocado Melt
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, halved Chicken Breasts
- OR
- 4 boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Garlic Clove, chopped
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1/3 cup Cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 firm, ripe Avocado, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup sliced Green Onions, tops only
- 1/4 cup chopped Red Pepper
Method:
On hard surface, pound Chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
In shallow dish, mix Cornstarch, Cumin and chopped Garlic.
Add Chicken, 1 piece at a time, dredging to coat.
Mix Egg and Water.
Dip Chicken in Egg and then in Cornmeal turning to coat.
Put Oil in large fry pan and heat to medium temperature.
Add Chicken.
Cook 2 minutes each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Put Chicken in shallow baking dish.
Place Avocado slices over Chicken and sprinkle with Cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes until tender.
Top with Sour Cream and sprinkle with Green Onion Tops & Red Pepper prior to serving.
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