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California Lemonade Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c sliced onions
  • 3/4 c Butter
  • 1 tb Minced garlic
  • 1/4 c Minced cilantro
  • 2 Minced jalapenos
  • 3 ts Ground New Mexico chile powder
  • 1 1/2 c Shredded Jack cheese; optional
  • 3/4 c sliced green onions
  • 1/2 c Half-and-half
  • 1 c sliced celery
  • 2 c Tortilla strips
  • 2 ts Cumin
  • 1/2 c Flour
  • 1 1/2 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts; sliced
  • 8 c Chicken broth

Directions
  • Step #1 Bring chicken broth, cumin & chile powder to boil.
  • Step #2 Meanwhile, saute chicken, celery, jalapenos & garlic in 1/4 c butter in skillet over med-heat/flame until chicken juices run clear when pricked with fork, onions, about 10 mins.
  • Step #3 remove this from skillet & set aside.
  • Step #4 Melt remaining 1/2 c butter in same skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Step #5 Stir in flour to make roux & cook this until thickened, 2 to 3 mins.
  • Step #6 Stir roux into boiling stock, then add chicken-vegetable mixture.
  • Step #7 Remove from heat & add half-and-half & cilantro, stirring until smooth.
  • Step #8 Garnish with sliced green onions, cheese & tortilla strips.
  • Step #9 Yields 6 servings.
  • Step #10 Each serving: 532 calories; 1,420 mg sodium; 120 mg cholesterol; 33 grams fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 31 grams protein; 2.
  • Step #11 31 grams fiber.
  • Enjoy the California Lemonade recipe

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