Mango Salsa Chicken

Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Breaded chicken gets an exotic finish with a fruity, fiery salsa of mango, cilantro and a little onion and hot pepper.

Ingredients

1 fresh, ripe mango
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1 TO MAKE SALSA: In a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, cilantro, green bell pepper and red chile pepper. Put aside until serving time.
2 Lightly pound the chicken breasts with a mallet to flatten. Beat the egg and milk together. Then coat them in the egg/milk mixture then the breadcrumbs. Chill for 1/2 hour.
3 Saute the chicken in olive oil until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain and serve with the mango salsa. Garnish with cilantro leaves.