Chicken Avocado Cheese Bake

sobota, 25 stycznia 2014

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten with
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons butter
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced (can use 2 small avocados if desired)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (marble or gouda cheese works fine also) or 2 cups any other mild cheese (marble or gouda cheese works fine also)
sour cream, for garnish
chopped green onion, for garnish

1 Using a meat mallet, or the bottom of a small heavy saucepan, flatten the chicken breast halves to 1/4-inch thickness.
2 In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3 Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the cornmeal.
4 Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken lightly on both sides (do not over-brown the chicken breasts!).
5 Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish, and top with the avocado slices.
6 Top with the grated cheese.
7 Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is done, and the cheese has melted.
8 Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions-- DELICIOUS!

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