Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Place 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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
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Reviews (40)
Back to TopLoved it! Didn't have a serrano but the salsa was fine without it. Wasn't too keen on the celery (didn't think it really complimented the salsa at all), but I would use that salsa on more than just chicken. I always have corn salsa on hand; this clementine salsa may be next on my fridge must-haves.
KirstinMulvaney
3/16/2014
I like clementines a lot!
CalogeroMira
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
1/24/2012
Very nice and the salsa could most certainly be used over other meats/fishes. Although I'd add another pepper since mine didn't come out terribly spicy.
lola0706
Montreal
3/13/2011
I liked this a lot, more than I thought since i don't normally incorporate oranges into my main dishes or in my salsa. I agree that this would be a wonderful salsa over halibut, and i will definitely try that next time!
k8reiner
tempe, az
2/23/2011
The salsa in this recipe is superb. It tastes very refreshing and flavorful. My gripe with this recipe is the fact that I don't think that the salsa compliments the chicken very well. I think that this salsa would be excellent with mahi mahi or another fish, but the the combination with chicken did not suit my palate.
leahjack
12/6/2010
LOVED this dish! Wouldn't change a thing! Will definitely keep this one in my recipe box.
landerwendland
waco, tx
7/13/2010
This dish was a hit for a large dinner party I gave. I cut the chicken breasts in half before tenderizing them a night ahead, and kept them in a zip lock bag with some lime juice. I loved the clementines but found them too small to get enough juice for a big batch. I also used the juice of a bunch of blood oranges, since they're also sweet and in season at the time. The reduced sauce results in a beautiful red color that was delicious.
meatmanmike
2/25/2010
I made this with local California halibut which was the same thickness as the paillards. My husband went crazy on this recipe and he was ladling the salsa on everything on his plate. I couldn't use the clementine juice because mine didn't make enough so gasp! I used 3 Tablespoons of frozen orange juice concentrate that I've had in the freezer FOREVER so I can only imagine next time when I buy more clementines. Delicious
Anonymous
圣地亚哥,
2/8/2010
Easy, bright recipe. The basil was such a pleasant, unexpected addition to the salsa. I de-seeded red chili peppers which added a nice kick and generously peppered the salsa and chicken. The sauce should be doubled but solidifies the flavors. Boyfriend loved this dish!
suzannegirdner
London, UK
2/6/2010
A tad bit bland for my taste buds. The chicken is a bit bland prepared without much seasoning. I think it would taste better if the chicken stewed with the salsa maybe.
Anonymous
2/2/2010
This is an unusual dish that is very fresh and tasty. The citrus and serrano chili really are tastebud delighters. Make sure to pound the chicken really thin. And, double the sauce...I didn't and I served this buffet style and the first person took half the sauce!
Anonymous
Laguna Niguel, CA
2/2/2010
This was a very nice recipe. We couldn't find serrano chiles so we used one jalapano and it wasn't hot enough. We also didn't use basil (couldn't find it) and substituted extra cilantro. A nice and easy recipe that was very fresh tasting. The salsa would be a really good dip with diced avacados added.
krismaye
1/29/2010
This was a fun dish to make and a delightful presentation. It just seemed to lack something. I might try it again but add some fish sauce.
eolcott
1/29/2010
Interesting mix of flavors. Will definitely make again
bhibb0313
Plano, TX
1/25/2010
Easy dish, but I am really not a fan of it. In general, I don't love fruit and meat, so it has to be exactly right for me to love it. My husband really liked it.
ejsturm
West Friendship, MD
1/22/2010
