Santa Fe Baked Chicken with Mexican Street Corn Salad

Since we have made chicken are main source of meat,

I am always looking for ways to prepare the average chicken breast.

I came across this recipe a few weeks ago.

It is simple to prepare.

But mainly the pipeliner approved.

This one will go in the recipe box.

Santa Fe Baked Chicken

2 boneless chicken breasts

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup tortilla crumbs

1 cup salsa

3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Pre-heat oven to 400.

Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.

To make the tortilla crumbs, just add them to your food processor and give them a quick whirl.

Pound out the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of Saran Wrap until they are a thin even thickness.  If very large cut them in half.

Working one at a time, coat each chicken lightly with the mayo, then the tortilla crumbs, patting them on with your hands if needed.

I cooked my chicken breast on a wire rack.

I think they cook more evenly this way.

Bake about 20 minutes or until chicken is throughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.-170F.

Remove pan from the oven and top each piece of chicken with 1/3 cups salsa topped with 1/3 cup of your cheese.

Put back in the oven for about 5 more minutes until the cheese has melted.

While the chicken baked I made one of our favorite recipes.

Mexican Street Corn Salad.

2 tbsp vegetable oil

12 oz. bag of frozen corn slightly thawed

salt to taste

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 ounces cojito cheese finely crumbled

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 lime juiced

chili powder to taste

Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.

Add the the corn kernels and salt, stir until combined.

Let cook for about 2 minutes or until the kernels are slightly charred on one side.

Stir corn and repeat.

Mix the rest of the ingredients together.

When your corn is done transfer to a large bowl.

Add the mayo mixture and stir well.

This dish really reminds me of the wonderful corn on the cob we grill in the summer!

Dinner is served!

Have a great weekend!

Liz