Pan-Fried Chicken with Mustard Greens Pesto and Cheddar Grits

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup corn grits (not instant)
  • 1 cup canned creamed corn
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp plus 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. mustard greens, tough stems discarded leaves chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add the grits and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in the corn and cheese; cover and remove from heat.

  2. In 2 separate shallow bowls, place the breadcrumbs and buttermilk. In a small bowl, mix the poultry seasoning with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Pat the chicken dry and season it all over with the blend. Working with 1 piece at a time, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.

  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

  4. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add the mustard greens; season and cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2-3 minutes. In a food processor, pulse the remaining 1/2 cup oil with the greens and the garlic until almost smooth; season.

  5. Divide the grits among bowls; top with the pesto and chicken.

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