Microwave Salsa Chicken
Serve this delicious dish over couscous, topped with some sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and diced avocado.
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
Place chicken broth into a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes, until boiling. Meanwhile, sprinkle chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper on the chicken and rub into both sides.
Pierce chicken on the smooth side with a fork. Carefully place, smooth side down, in hot liquid in dish.
Microwave the chicken on high power for 8 minutes, then remove dish from oven and carefully drain off chicken broth. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine salsa, tomato paste, and tomatoes and mix well.
Turn chicken over, rearrange chicken in dish, and pour salsa mixture over. Return to microwave and cook for 2 to 6 minutes, checking every 2 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.
Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is a concentrate of fresh tomatoes, sometimes made with seasonings like basil, garlic, and oregano. You can find it in cans or in tubes. Purchase it in tubes and you can add a small amount to particular dishes without having to store leftover paste.
