Fried Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Sauce

By littlefish

main course

Ingredients

• 2 c cilantro leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno, seeded
• 2 T distilled white vinegar
• 2 T water
• 1 c mayonnaise
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 c flour
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t freshly ground pepper
• 1 (6 oz) bag potato chips, finely crushed
• 4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/2" thick
• 2 T vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

In blender combine, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, vinegar and water and puree. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate. In a shallow bol, lightly beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Spread the potato chips in a third bowl. Lightly coat the chicken with the flour, shaking off any escess, then dip in the beaten eggs. Coat the chicken with the chips. Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add chicken and cook over moderately high heat until golden and cooked thru (5 min per side). Transfer to plates. Serve at once with the cilantro sauce.