Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a shallow bowl whisk together the lime juice and honey.
  3. Place crushed tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
  4. Dip chicken in the lime/honey mixture and place in chip bag.
  5. Shake to coat.
  6. Place chicken in a 9-inch square baking pan.
  7. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  9. While chicken is cooking combine in a blender or food processor the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and oregano.
  10. Puree to smooth.
  11. Pour mixture into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  12. Cook the mixture down to about 1&1/2 cups.
  13. Remove chicken from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
  14. Bake for 3-4 minutes more.
  15. Divide sauce evenly between 4 plates and place cooked chicken on top of sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 700.95 Kcal (2935 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.18g 57%
Cholesterol 100.49mg 33%
Sodium 1091.01mg 45%
Potassium 659.23mg 14%
Total Carbs 63.1g 21%
Sugars 12.82g 51%
Dietary Fiber 4.08g 16%
Protein 29.63g 59%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 37%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 334.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 246.34 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.07g 57%
Cholesterol 35.31mg 33%
Sodium 383.41mg 45%
Potassium 231.67mg 14%
Total Carbs 22.18g 21%
Sugars 4.5g 51%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 16%
Protein 10.41g 59%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 37%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 117.5mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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