Experience the perfect balance of flavors with our delectable recipe for Red Chile Citrus Marinated Chicken Breasts with Grilled Tortillas and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa. This enticing dish combines the zesty tang of citrus with the bold spiciness of red chile, creating a marinade that infuses the chicken breasts with an explosion of taste. Grilled tortillas add a smoky char and a chewy texture, while the creamy avocado tomatillo salsa balances the heat with its cool, refreshing flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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GRILLED TOMATILLO SALSA
Fire up the grill for a salsa packed with tomatillo, onion and cilantro and a shot of chipotle chile.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare a grill over medium heat.
- Put the tomatillos, onion and garlic on the grill (put the garlic on a metal skewer or small piece of aluminum foil to keep it from slipping through the grates.) Grill the vegetables, removing them as they are ready, until the tomatillos, turning as needed, are soft but not bursting, the onion is tender and the garlic skin is charred, 5 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Peel the garlic and put in a blender with the tomatillos, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until well incorporated but slightly chunky.
SALSA ROJA: RED CHILE-TOMATILLO SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield about 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toasting and roasting. Preheat a broiler.
- In an ungreased skillet over medium heat, toast the chiles, stirring for 1 minute, until they are very aromatic (some will have slightly darkened spots on them). Transfer to a bowl, cover with hot water and rehydrate for 30 minutes.
- In the same skillet, roast the garlic, turning regularly, until soft and blotchy-dark in places, about 15 minutes. Cool and slip off the papery skin.
- Roast the tomatillos on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until soft, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes on each side. Cool, then transfer the contents of the baking sheet (including any juices) to a blender or a food processor.
- Finishing the salsa: Drain the chiles and add to the tomatillos along with the garlic. Puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Stir in enough water to give a spoonable consistency, usually about 1/4 cup. Season with salt, usually 1 teaspoon, and the optional sugar. Refrigerated, the salsa keeps for several days.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA
I had a jar of tomatillo salsa in the pantry and decided to create an easy week night dish full of flavor. This sure fit the bill. DH asked me to write it down before I forgot what I did so I could duplicate it again. I'm watching fat, so I didn't add cheese or sour cream to my portion, but it was still delicious. Cleanup is a breeze -just throw the foil away!
Provided by PanNan
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Place chicken breasts on foil.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with cumin seed.
- Place 1/4 of onion slices on each chicken breast half.
- Cover all with tomatillo salsa.
- Place another sheet of aluminum foil on top of chicken breasts and fold all four sides until sealed very tight.
- Bake foil packet on tray in 375 oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully remove top foil sheet.
- Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast half.
- Sprinkle all with chopped cilantro.
- Return to the oven uncovered.
- Remove from the oven when cheese has melted.
- Meanwhile heat tortillas.
- Serve one chicken breast per person.
- Place a tbsp of sour cream on top of each chicken breast half.
- Serve with hot tortillas and refried or borracho beans.
CITRUS CHILI CHICKEN
After trying a delicious grilled corn recipe which featured fresh, high quality chili powder and limes, I was inspired to try making a marinade based on the same for chicken. It was refreshing and delicious - perfect for hot Florida summer nights. I served with Jasmine rice.
Provided by whitebreadtoast
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl (or any container you'd use to marinate) squeeze orange and limes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, paprika and red pepper.
- Slash chicken breasts to allow marinade to seep in .
- Add chicken breasts and marinate in fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
- Grill for 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
- After removing from grill, sprinkle more chili powder on chicken, and squeeze lime juice over if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 169, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 32.7
EASY CITRUS MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
This citrus marinade makes enough for 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
Provided by Ish Latif
Categories Marinades
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Whisk in lime juice until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA
This grilled chicken with citrus salsa makes the perfect warm-weather dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup of each of the lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeno slices. Rub chicken with salt and pepper, add to marinade. Add a dash of tequila. Marinate for at least half an hour.
- In a medium bowl, combine citrus fruit, scallions, tomatoes, remaining lime juice and olive oil, zests, salt and pepper, diced jalapeno, cilantro, tomatillos, and remaining tequila. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from marinade. Cook on a hot grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes.
- Divide greens among four plates. Slice chicken and arrange on top of greens. Spoon salsa over each salsa and serve immediately.
EASY GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS MARINADE
This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to dinner. This grilled chicken breast is never dry, thanks to a marinade that's sourced from the pantry.
Provided by Kendra Vaculin
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk 2 large shallots, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. sugar, and ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Set ⅓ cup marinade aside.
- Arrange 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.) in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover dish and chill, turning chicken halfway through, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish; discard marinade in dish. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through and blackened grill marks appear, 10-14 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve chicken with reserved marinade spooned over.
GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN
Make and share this Grilled Citrus Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by scratchcook
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour juices, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons salt into gallon ziplock bag. Mix together.
- Add chicken breasts and allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours (overnight is best, though!)
- When ready to grill, season with remaining salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Grill until breasts are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1255.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 30.8
PAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO AND RED ONION SALSA
A wonderful combination of flavors and color. Quick and easy for week day meals and a wonderful entree for a dinner party. Joining Zaar has reunited me with many old favorites long lost in my 35 year old collection of recipes. This recipe, written on the back of a sales slip, probably came from a doctor's or dentist's office as I looked through magazines while waiting to be seen.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken, marinate 20 minutes.
- Add oil and chicken to a hot heavy skillet and brown on both sides, reduce heat and cook until juices run clear.
- While chicken is cooking, mix salsa ingredients together, season with salt and pepper, and stir in coriander.
- Serve chicken and salsa on individual plates garnished with red onion, lime and cabbage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.1, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 102, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 33.3
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 boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the marinade before grilling.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat to prevent burning.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken with grilled tortillas, avocado tomatillo salsa, and your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Red chile-citrus marinated chicken breasts are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The chicken is marinated in a blend of red chile, citrus, and spices, then grilled until cooked through. The avocado tomatillo salsa adds a fresh and tangy flavor to the chicken, and the grilled tortillas provide a delicious base for the whole dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next cookout or party!
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