Salsa Chicken

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
  • fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Divide the lettuce among 4 individual plates. Cover and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the chili powder and cumin. Add the chicken, turning to coat.
  3. 3
    Lift chicken from bowl, shaking off excess coating and dip into the egg whites.
  4. 4
    Coat chicken again with remaining dry mixture.
  5. 5
    Heat the oil in a wide, non-stick frying pan or wok over medium heat.
  6. 6
    When the oil is hot, add the chicken and gently stir fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center. (5-7 minutes).
  7. 7
    Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
  8. 8
    Pour the salsa into the pan and cook, stirring, until it is heated through and slightly thickened.
  9. 9
    Arrange chicken over the lettuce, top with salsa and sour cream, garnish with cilantro (if using).

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