Pan-Fried Chicken & Cilantro

14 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon corn oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of all visible fat)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons light cream (reduced fat)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Set aside a few cilantro sprigs for garnish and coarsely chop the remainder.
  2. 2
    Heat the corn oil in a heavy-bottom skillet, add the chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
  3. 3
    Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
  4. 4
    Mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  5. 5
    Stir in the yogurt and cream.
  6. 6
    Pour the chicken broth and lime juice into the skillet and add the garlic and shallot.
  7. 7
    Reduce the heat and let simmer 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Stir the tomato into the yogurt mixture and stir the mixture into the skillet.
  9. 9
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or unti slightly thickened, but do not let the mixture boil.
  11. 11
    Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
  12. 12
    Place the chicken on a large serving plate, pour the sauce over it and garnish with the reserved cilantro sprigs.

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