Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa
Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets plastic wrap or parchment paper, spacing apart.
-
Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
-
Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
-
Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace chicken breast halves between 2 sheets plastic wrap or parchment paper, spacing apart.
Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Mix clementines and next 8 ingredients in medium bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.
DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 2 hours ahead.
Cover; let stand at room temperature.
Uncover chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to platter.
Add clementine juice to skillet; boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
Drizzle sauce over chicken.
Spoon salsa over and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.