Recipe of the Month - March 2010
Coulis (pronounced “cou-lee”) is a traditional French sauce. This sauce combines the sweetness of strawberries, the piquancy of cilantro, and the nuttiness of cumin.
Spicy Cumin Chicken with Strawberry Coulis
Coarsely pureed or mashed strawberries make a thick uncooked sauce, called a coulis. Using uncooked berries preserves the flavor and color. Also, flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness allows for a shorter cook-time and moister meat.
Prep Time: 15 minutes |
Cook Time: 10 minutes |
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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8 8 8 oz. OUNCE_USVolumeDriscoll’s Strawberries, rinsed and sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
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2 2 2 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumesliced green onions (about 2 onions)
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2 2 2 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped cilantro
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1 1 1 pinch Volumegranulated sugar
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4 4 4 each Volumeboneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 pounds)
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1/2 1/2 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeground cumin
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1/2 1/2 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeground coriander
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1/2 1/2 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumedried oregano
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1/2 1/2 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt
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1/8 - 1/4 1/8 - 1/4 1/8 - 1/4tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumecayenne pepper
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1 1 1 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebutter
Instructions
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Combine strawberries, green onion, cilantro and sugar in a blender or food processor. Pulse briefly to make a slightly chunky sauce..
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Set aside at room temperature until ready to serve
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Flatten chicken to 3/4-inch thickness, using palm of hand or a meat mallet.
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Combine cumin, coriander, oregano, salt and cayenne. Sprinkle half the mixture over one side of chicken breasts.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned side down. Sprinkle remaining seasoning evenly over chicken.
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Cook 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature is 170°F.
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Place chicken on serving plates and spoon 1-2 tablespoons sauce over each breast.