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Jalapeño Cheddar-Crusted Chicken

with Southwest-style potatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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Looking for something to spice up your night? Look no further than this jalapeño crusted chicken delight! This meal is a party in your mouth with crispy potatoes and a cool refreshing guacamole to cool everything down.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 12 oz. Fingerling Potatoes
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 4 oz. Classic Guacamole
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    46g
  • Net Carbs
    35g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1490mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using filets mignon, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 3, 4, and 5, skipping pounding step. Cook until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes, then transfer to baking sheet, seared-side up, add topping, and roast until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 12-14 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using sirloin steaks, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 3, 4, and 5, skipping pounding step. Cook until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes, then transfer to baking sheet, seared-side up, add topping, and roast until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • If using NY strip steak, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 3, 4, and 5, skipping pounding step. Cook until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes, then transfer to baking sheet, seared-side up, add topping, and roast until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Roast the Potatoes

    Halve potatoes lengthwise. For a flatter surface, before halving potatoes, we recommend trimming two sides so they lay flat on sheet and to prevent rolling.

    Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, fajita seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer, cut-side down, on one side.

    Roast in hot oven until golden-brown and fork-tender, 18-20 minutes.

    While potatoes roast, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince cilantro (no need to stem).

    Core tomatoes and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Crush tortilla strips.

    Cut lime into wedges.

    Combine tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

    Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry. Place chicken on a separate cutting board. Cover chicken with plastic wrap and use a heavy object to pound to an even 1/2" thickness. Gallon bags make clean up easier and are made of thicker plastic. If you don’t have a disposable bag, use plastic wrap.

    Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Sear the Chicken

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish Chicken and Potatoes and Finish Dish

    Transfer chicken, seared-side up, to empty half of baking sheet. Top with cheese, tortilla strips, and jalapeños (use less if spice-averse).

    Roast in hot oven until potatoes are tender, cheese has melted, and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-12 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping potatoes with guacamole mixture (or serve on the side for dipping). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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