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Pine Nut Crusted Chicken with Roasted Poblano Sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Roasted Poblano Sauce.

Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with the Southwest Seasoning, using a total of 2 tablespoons, and pat it on with your hands.

In a bowl combine the flour with the remaining 1 tablespoon Southwest Seasoning, In another bowl beat the egg together with the milk. Place the chopped pine nuts in a third bowl.

Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then the egg wash, then the pine nuts, pressing the nuts thickly onto the chicken all over.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sautČ the chicken until golden, for about 5 minutes on each side.

To serve, pour 1/2 cup of the Poblano Sauce into each of 4 plates. Top with 1 chicken breast half and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.

Yield: 4 main-course servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Roasted Poblano Sauce
  • 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Emerilís Southwest Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups finely chopped (in a food processor) pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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