Chicken Picante
Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a spicy taco sauce and Dijon mustard mixture, then pan-fried to perfection. Topped with sour cream and lime slices, this dish offers a zesty, creamy flavor with a hint of citrus, making it ideal for a flavorful, quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine medium hot chunky taco sauce, Dijon mustard, and lime juice; mix well.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat evenly, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and fry until browned on all sides, turning frequently.
- Add remaining marinade to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes longer, until chicken is fork-tender.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, boil the marinade for 1 minute, and spoon it over the chicken.
- Top each piece of chicken with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and a lime segment.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
312
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).