Grilled chicken is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When paired with salsa, it creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Salsa is a condiment that can be made from a variety of ingredients, but it typically includes tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It can be used to add flavor to tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. It can also be used as a dip for chips or vegetables.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED TOMATO SALSA
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes, garlic, chiles, shallots and onions cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the vegetables to the grill and grill until all the vegetables are blistered and charred, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove the skins of the tomatoes. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor, add the cilantro and pulse until you have a chunky salsa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATO AND OREGANO SALSA
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in a plastic bag. Add chicken; marinate at least 30 minutes. Heat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking tray with foil. To make salsa, spread tomatoes on tray; drizzle with oil. Add salt and pepper. Bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Combine tomatoes, shallots, onion, jalapeño, garlic and oregano in a bowl. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; cook 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, flip chicken and add leftover marinade to pan. Cook 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Cover chicken; cook 10 minutes. Divide among 4 plates; top each with 1/4 of the salsa. Serve immediately.
GRILLED BASIL CHICKEN AND TOMATOES
Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It's one of those basil recipes that tastes just like summer. -Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For marinade, place first five ingredients in a blender. Cut 4 tomatoes into quarters and add to blender; cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling., In a bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade for serving., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill chicken, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes, covered, over medium heat until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes per side. Serve chicken and tomatoes with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED OREGANO CHICKEN
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Chicken Olive Tomato Kid-Friendly Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Low Cholesterol Oregano Anchovy Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss anchovies, garlic, olive brine, olive oil, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place half of anchovy mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; add onion and chopped oregano. Cover and chill remaining anchovy mixture.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to bag, seal bag, and toss to coat. Let marinate 4-12 hours.
- Prepare grill for medium heat; generously oil grate with vegetable oil. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag (a few pieces of onion and oregano still clinging are okay); discard marinade. Starting skin side up, grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, 30-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set out reserved anchovy mixture and let come to room temperature. Use the side of a chef's knife to smash olives, crushing and pitting them at the same time (smash again if very large). Add olives and lemon zest to anchovy mixture.
- Place chicken on top of Tomatoes in Chile-Fennel Oil and spoon anchovy-olive mixture around. Top with oregano leaves.
- Do Ahead
- Chicken can be grilled 4 hours ahead. Store at room temperature and assemble dish just before serving.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH OREGANO AND LEMON
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange tomatoes on second baking sheet. Arrange zucchini next to tomatoes, flesh side up. Season tomatoes and zucchini with salt and pepper. Season zucchini with lemon juice, lemon zest and oregano. Place everything in the oven and roast 30 minutes.
- In a blender, combine 6 roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, and chili powder. Process until smooth. Serve 4 chicken breast halves with this meal, smothered in roasted tomato sauce. Serve half of the zucchini and reserve the extra chicken, tomatoes and zucchini for other meals.
BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Marinade magic! It's easy with bottled dressing and fast grilling chicken.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large reasealable food storage plastic bag, mix dressing and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through grilling and brushing with marinade from plastic bag, until juice is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
- In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with fresh tomato salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA
I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The colorful salsa is bursting with zesty flavor. -Julie Simpson, North Aurora, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Fresh tomato salsa with jalapeños and avocado top juicy grilled chicken in this quintessential summer dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), brushing occasionally with 1/3 cup dressing.
- Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, lime zest and juice with remaining dressing.
- Serve chicken topped with salsa, avocado and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 26 g
GRILLED TOMATO SALSA
A fantastic tasting salsa recipe given to me by an extremely close friend. The flavor of roasted tomatoes and spices tastes great with tortilla chips.
Provided by BIGDADDY1IL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange tomatoes on a medium baking sheet. Checking frequently and turning occasionally, broil tomatoes until darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a small, sealed container to cool, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove and discard tomato skins. Chop tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Mix in red onion, garlic, red chile peppers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and allow to stand about 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA
A lite and refreshing summer dish to use up some of those garden tomatoes. Quick and tasty dish. I used heirloom because that is what we grow but any type of tomato could be used.
Provided by tcasa
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Arrange chicken on the preheated grill and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from the grill and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix avocado, tomato, and red onion for salsa together in a small bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice chicken and top with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken pieces: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are recommended, as they cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices helps to tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from burning or drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the grill.
- Make the roasted tomato and oregano salsa while the chicken is grilling: This will allow the flavors to develop and blend.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the roasted tomato and oregano salsa: This salsa is a delicious and refreshing complement to the grilled chicken.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken with roasted tomato and oregano salsa is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the salsa is bright and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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