Country Garden Chicken With Cheesy Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets
1 2/3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chicken coating mix
1/4 cup pre-diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup pre-diced green pepper
1/4 cup pre-diced red onion
2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning, blend
1 (5/8 ounce) packet country gravy mix
Cheesy Grits Ingredients
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups instant grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Place oil in large saute pan and heat on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
Moisten chicken with 1 tablespoon water. Place breading mix in bowl. Coat chicken, one piece at a time, by pressing into breading mix; turn and coat other side. (For thicker breading, coat twice.) Set chicken aside. Wash hands.
Place chicken, using tongs, in hot oil and cook 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Remove chicken from pan; cover to keep warm.
While chicken cooks, prepare grits.
Stir tomatoes, green peppers, onions and vegetable seasoning into pan with drippings. Heat over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in gravy mix and gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups water, stirring continually, until sauce is smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to heat thoroughly. Serve sauce over chicken.
Grits Preparation Steps
Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.
Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 minutes, until water is absorbed, stirring once. Serve.