Chicken Palacio Del Este

Chicken Palacio Del Este

1/2 cup marinade (recipe below)

6 boneless chicken breasts

2-3 cups shredded lettuce

1-1/2 cup salsa (tomato-based "salsa cruda" variety)

1 cup each shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, mixed

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup sliced green onions (scallions)

1/8 cup sliced black olives

1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

1 avocado, sliced or diced

MARINADE (makes 1/2 cup)

1-1/2 tablespoons chopped onion

1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon salt

Thoroughly mix marinade ingredients. Marinate chicken for about 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and broil in oven (8-10 minutes per side), or barbecue. Place chicken on a bed of shredded lettuce. Top with salsa, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with green onions, black olives, tomatoes, and avocado. Serves 6.