Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Seasoned salt (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- 3 roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 poblano peppers (roasted, skins and seeds removed, chopped)
- 4–8 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 (chopped)
- ½ wheel cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Required Kitchen Tools
Cooking this Saltgrass Chicken Laredo recipe is much easier when you have the right kitchen tools handy. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Large Skillet or Cast Iron Pan – For caramelizing onions and getting that smoky, Tex-Mex flavor.
- Baking Dish or Oven-Safe Pan – To bake the chicken breasts to perfection.
- Sharp Knife & Cutting Board – For chopping peppers, tomatoes, avocado, and herbs.
- Tongs or Spatula – To flip chicken and layer toppings with ease.
- Meat Thermometer – Essential for checking that your chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
With these tools ready, you’ll be able to prep and cook smoothly without missing a beat.