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chicken ole with salsa and mustard marinade in cast iron skillet

Chicken with Salsa and Mustard Marinade

Lydia Menzies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/8- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 TBSP lime juice (typically the juice of one large lime)
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • dollop sour cream for garnish, if desired
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

Instructions
 

  • Mix together salsa, mustard, and lime juice. Place in large zip bag and add chicken breasts. Make sure chicken is well coated, Marinate the chicken for at least 30 mins.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Reserve the marinade to add in later.
  • Brown chicken on both sides, about 10. mins. Add marinade to skillet and cook about 5 more minutes. Chicken should be tender and glazed with the marinade.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and place on a platter.
  • Boil marinade over high heat for 1 minute. Add in cilantro and stir.
  • Serve marinade over chicken. Add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!