Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Chile-Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate adds a deep, rich, glossy finish and flavor when drizzled over grilled chicken cutlets.
Serve this with simple steamed rice and fresh sautéed vegetables. We used Orange Quinoa Turmeric Chocolate from Elements Truffles.
For more about this recipe: Interview with Alak Vasa, Creator of Elements Truffles
Ingredients
4 large organic chicken tenders, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 Tbs. chopped shallot
1 tsp. microplaned lime zest
2 Tbs. grated brown onion
1 tsp. flour
1 tsp. ancho chile powder
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 Tbs. chipotle in adobo
- Elements Orange Quinoa Turmeric Chocolate
Preparation
- Marinate chicken in 2 Tbs. olive oil, cilantro, shallots, and lime zest for 2 hours or overnight.
- In small saucepan, heat remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté, stirring often, about 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add flour and chile powder, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken broth, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, add chipotle and chocolate, and whisk gently until chocolate is melted and combined. Keep warm.
- Grill chicken over high heat until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Platter, and drizzle with two Tbs. sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.