If you're craving a flavorful and refreshing chicken dish, look no further than grilled chicken with cilantro mint sauce. This delectable dish combines the savory taste of grilled chicken with the zesty and aromatic flavors of cilantro, mint, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts, backyard gatherings, or a weeknight meal, this recipe will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, grilled chicken with cilantro mint sauce is a dish that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor.
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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE
Don't let the chicken cook too long, or the paste will darken; serve with the sauce and steamed green beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cilantro-mint sauce and the oil. Arrange the chicken in a nonreactive dish. Spread the green paste all over each piece of chicken.
- Heat a well-oiled grill set over medium-high heat until very hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is cooked throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Serve.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO MARINADE
This has become a quick and easy favorite that we frequently make on the grill. Despite the ease of prep, it is bursting with flavor. It is from the Black Dog Tavern's Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the marinade ingredients in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
- Marinade for about 1 hour. You can leave the chicken in the marinade longer, but because the mixture is very acidic, the chicken will begin to appear poached.
- Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken over medium hot coals for about 3-5 mins per side.
- Serve and enjoy.
CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette is both a marinade and sauce for these Mexican-inspired grilled chicken sandwiches.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a resealable plastic bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Oil the grills grate or grill pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Spread the mayonnaise on the cut surfaces of the rolls. Slice the chicken and add to the rolls. Break the bacon in half and place on top of the chicken. Top with avocado and tomato slices, cilantro leaves and radishes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of the remaining vinaigrette. Press the tops on the sandwiches.
TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE
Grilled chicken cutlets are the perfect blank canvas for a flavorful marinade. This one uses yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices. The bright green sauce made from cilantro and mint is creamy and cooling from coconut milk and has a nice kick from fresh jalapeño.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the chicken: Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Combine the yogurt, lime juice, vegetable oil, ginger, shallot and garlic in a food processor. Add the garam masala, sweet paprika, turmeric and kosher salt; puree.
- Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a heavy skillet or the flat side of a meat mallet until an even 1/2-inch thickness. Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture while you make the cilantro-mint sauce.
- Make the cilantro-mint sauce: Combine the cilantro, mint, coconut milk, jalapeño, lime juice, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in the food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill until browned and well marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
- Top the chicken with the cilantro-mint sauce.
SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER
The spicy heat of the chicken pairs beautifully with the flavorful cilantro butter in this original recipe from Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas. We added spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar to the chicken, which complemented the other spices that are brushed over the chicken before grilling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
CILANTRO-LIME MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
I came up with this cilantro-lime marinated grilled chicken when I was craving Mexican food one night. Try using the marinade on pork tenderloin or beef flank steak. Amazing! Use one recipe of marinade per pound of meat.
Provided by Shelley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chiles, canola oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal completely. Gently massage the bag to combine ingredients well. Add chicken and turn to completely coat with marinade. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor, turning bag occasionally.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken, covered, on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let rest under aluminum foil to redistribute juices back into the meat, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 867.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
JUICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO AND LIME
My husband was craving marinated grilled chicken, and since I was out of our normal marinade, I decided to make one of my own with the fresh herbs from my garden. It turned out to have a light, summery flavor and so juicy! Excellent when served with grilled corn on the cob!
Provided by brenda boyle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 92.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1453.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE
Use this sauce to make our Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Mint Rub.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in the bowl of a food processor with 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Blend until well combined; the mixture should still have some texture.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GREEN PEA AND MINT SAUCE
Talk about great in the hot summer months! We like to serve this with a cold couscous salad, sliced cucumbers and a chilled Chardonnay. I don't know where this recipe came from originally, it's been in my repertoire forever.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the Chicken:.
- Heat grill to medium.
- Whisk together the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
- Brush the breasts on both sides with oil, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the breasts for 7 to 10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush with the honey glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve on a bed of sauce or with sauce drizzled over.
- For the Sauce:.
- Place peas, vinegar, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add the oil and taste for seasoning.
- Add the honey and blend again. If the mixture if too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 43
SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER
This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of color and flavor from the lime butter-don't skip it! -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a flavorful marinade to infuse the chicken with delicious flavors.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from drying out.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before removing it from the grill.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Use fresh herbs for the cilantro-mint sauce for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers in the sauce to your desired spiciness level.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the cilantro-mint sauce, rice, and your favorite vegetables.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken with cilantro-mint sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is refreshing and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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