Are you searching for a flavorful and zesty marinade that will transform your meals into a culinary masterpiece? Look no further than the combination of ancho chili and lime. This dynamic duo brings a smoky, slightly spicy heat balanced by a refreshing citrus kick, creating a marinade that tantalizes your taste buds and adds depth to any dish. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or sautéing, this versatile marinade will infuse your ingredients with a unique and irresistible flavor profile, leaving you and your guests craving more.
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CHILI LIME CHICKEN
This recipe combines many of the spices that I grew up with and that have become a distinctive part of much of my cooking including dishes such as chili Colorado, posole, and Frontera™ style carne asada. I would describe this dish as more Tex-Mex or New Mexican than Mexican. Serve on a bed of rice or slice thinly for use in tacos or to top a green salad.
Provided by Larry Dean
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
- Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
ANCHO CHILE MARINADE
You can use any meat with this marinade. I have tried it with beef, pork, and even seafood. This recipe is directly from the Founder, CEO, and Chef of Chipotle Mexican Grill. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by cervantesbrandi
Categories Meat
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except meat in food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Spread mixture over meat and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill to about 400 degrees, or if cooking inside heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt meat to taste. Grill meat about 4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
ANCHO CHILI AND LIME MARINADE
I love this marinade! I marinated fajita steak strips for less than an hour and it was still very flavorful. Ancho chile power is mild, so don't be afraid. Oh, I can't say it enough...season meat with salt before cooking.
Provided by gailanng
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except oil; stir well.
- Slowly add oil while whisking to emulsify.
ANCHO-LIME MARINATED BBQ CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 12h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the chickens into legs, thighs, breasts, and wings and place in a large pan. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the grill. Place the chicken pieces on the grill at a 45 degree angle to establish good grill marks. Once the chicken easily releases from the grill, turn it over to continue cooking. Make sure to season the chicken with salt while it's cooking. Once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or its juices run clear, remove the chicken from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
CHILE-LIME RUB
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 5m
Yield about 2 tablespoons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together the chile powder, salt, cumin, cayenne, coriander, sugar and lime zest in a bowl. This spice mix not only goes great with chicken and pork, but also to rim a spicy margarita.
ANCHO CHILI SAUCE
Steps:
- Place chilies in medium metal bowl. Pour enough boiling water over chilies to cover. Let stand until chilies are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid.
- Puree chilies, 3 tablespoons soaking liquid and lime juice in blender until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using, adding water by tablespoonfuls and stirring if very thick.)
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL ANCHO CHILE MARINADE FOR MEAT RECIPE
I love Chipotle Mexican restaurant but it can get expensive to eat there. I found this recipe on recipegoldmine.com courtesy of Steve Ells, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Enjoy!
Provided by Iron Woman
Categories Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Spread mixture over chicken breasts and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill to about 400 degrees F, or if cooking inside, heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt chicken breasts to taste. Grill chicken breasts about4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
- Serve with rice, black beans, or choice of side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE
From epicurious.com. The sauce can be made ahead of time. I prepare it when I prepare the chicken for marinating.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Chicken Breast
Time P1DT15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the Chicken: Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken breast half; cover barbecue and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Serve with Ancho Chili Sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Place chilies in medium metal bowl. Pour enough boiling water over chilies to cover. Let stand until chilies are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid.
- Puree chilies, 3 tablespoons soaking liquid and lime juice in blender until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using, adding water by tablespoonfuls and stirring if very thick.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 1158.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 34.5
TOFU IN ANCHO CHILE LIME MARINADE
This recipe is loosely based from one provided by Rebar Restaurant in Victoria, BC. I haven't been there, or tried this yet, but the cookbook receives RAVE reviews on amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Rebar-Modern-Cookbook-Audrey-Alsterburg/dp/0968862306/sr=1-1/qid=1159824168/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-6607531-9980102?ie=UTF8&s=books
Provided by BelovedRooster
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time P1DT20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut tofu into slices 2"long by 1/2" wide.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small pot and bring to to a boil.
- Simmer for 5 min, remove from heat and pour over tofu. Marinade in glass bowl for several hours or preferably overnight.
- Pour off marinade and bake tofu slices for 15 minutes in 350 degree oven, basting with remaining marinade each five minutes.
- Serve over rice, or mix with noodles and remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 561.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.9
SMOKED SHRIMP WITH CHILE-LIME DIPPING SAUCE
Set out these Thai smoked shrimp on a paper-lined picnic table, set a bowl of sauce in the middle, and go to town. A great shrimp recipe for a bbq.
Provided by Leela Punyaratabandhu
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt and pepper, coating them evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, start the sauce: In a blender, combine the chiles, garlic, lime juice, and salt and blend until the bits are the size of a match head. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and keep at room temperature.
- Heat a smoker to 225°F. Rinse the seasoning off the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in the smoker and smoke until they turn dark coral, 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the shrimp are smoking, stir the sugar and fish sauce into the sauce, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce if needed. Aim for sour and hot first, then salty and just a tad bit of sweetness. Stir in the cilantro.
- Serve the shrimp with the sauce.
GRILLED CHILE-CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN
This easy chile-cilantro-lime chicken is salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. It's great on salads, with rice, or in burritos and wraps!
Provided by boltfan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, garlic, lime zest, salt, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin together in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large plastic bag or a bowl and add lime marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and skin is golden and lightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken breast half; cover barbecue and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Serve with Ancho Chili Sauce.
TIPS
- To make the best ancho chili and paste, use a combination of ancho chilies and guajillo chiles. Toast the chilies in a skillet until fragrant, then soak them in hot water until softened. Blend the chilies with some of the soaking liquid, along with spices like cumin, coriander, and oregano, until smooth.
- For added depth use tamarind Paste, and fresh squeezed orange juices. The combination will add a nice touch of tanginess to the chili. Make sure to adjust the amount of each ingredient to your personal taste.
- Serve ancho chili in a variety of ways. It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or as a dipping. For a side dish, serve it with rice, black or refried and guacamole. For a main course, serve it with grilled chicken, shrimp, avocado slices, and a side of fresh corn. For a dipping, use it with tortilla, plantains, or yuca fries.
Conclusion
This ancho chili recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The combination of ancho chilies, guajillo chiles, tamarind, and fresh orange juices create a unique and flavorful chili. This recipe can also be easily customized to your own personal taste by adjusting the amount of each ingredient. So get creative and experiment with different ways to enjoy this delicious chili!
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