Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream
Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream brings smoky ancho chile and warm spices to tender grilled breasts, finished with melted Monterey Jack. A cool, tangy cilantro-lime cream balances the heat, while fresh avocado and tomato add brightness. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout when you want bold Tex-Mex flavors with a creamy finish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Set chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a sturdy, flat surface. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- 2
In a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, vinegar, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Carefully squeeze the bag to mix the ingredients well. Add chicken, press out as much air as possible, and seal. Gently move the chicken around in the bag to coat it with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
- 3
Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro cream. In a blender or small food processor, combine sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes. Purée until the sauce is smooth and speckled with bits of cilantro. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C)). Using tongs, lightly oil the grates with an oil-soaked paper towel. Place the marinated chicken directly over the heat and grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer to a serving platter and place a cheese slice on each chicken breast; let it melt from the chicken’s heat. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup cilantro cream sauce onto each plate. Add the chicken; garnish with avocado, tomato, cilantro sprigs, and lime slices.
- Calories 1380.45 kcal High 69%
- Protein 113.31 g Good Source 227%
- Carbohydrate 22.86 g 8%
- Total Fat 90.38 g High 116%
- Saturated Fat 49.45 g High 247%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 386.73 mg High 129%
- Sodium 1651.24 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 4.26 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 1757.24 mg Good Source 135%
- Iron 3.79 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 650.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 57.7 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 28.75 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 1.35 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Laredo Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 1380.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1380.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream healthy?
- Laredo-Style Chicken with Cilantro Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1380.45 calories and 113.31 g of protein, or 227% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1651.24 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 49.45 g (247% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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