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            Pechugas Mision (Mission-Style Chicken Breasts)

Recipe By     : KXTV-10 Noon News April 29, 1998
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Tex-Mex

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       ---Chipotle Paste---
  8      ounces        dried chipotle chiles
  6      cloves        garlic -- peeled
  1      cup           corn oil
  1      teaspoon      salt
  1      teaspoon      pepper
                       ---Chicken Breasts---
  4      whole         skinless boneless chicken breasts -- halved
    1/4  cup           vegetable oil
  1      large         white onion -- minced
  2      cups          sour cream
    1/4  cup           chipotle paste -- see recipe above
  2      teaspoons     bouillon powder
  1      cup           grated cheddar cheese
                       salt and pepper -- to taste

First, prepare chipotle paste.  Soak chiles in water overnight.  Drain, open
and remove seeds and veins.  In a blender process chiles, garlic, salt and
pepper.  Heat oil in a deep saucepan and fry mixture.  Cook, stirring
constantly, until thick (about 1 hour).  Remove from heat.

Once chipotle paste is finished cooking, prepare chicken breasts.  Heat oil
in saucepan and saute onion.  Season chicken breast with salt and pepper,
fry on both sides.  Mix sour cream and chipotle paste.  Add mixture to
saucepan.  Add chicken bouillon powder and grated cheese.  Cook for 10
minutes.

To serve, place chicken breast on plate, cover with sauce.  Garnish with
steamed vegetables and refried beans sprinkled with cotija or Parmesan
cheese.

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