Black Jack Chicken Breasts On The Grill Cia Food

BLACK JACK CHICKEN BREASTS ON THE GRILL - CIA

Steps:

• MARINADE:.
• Combine ingredients in a zip-close bag. Add chicken pieces and seal the bag, pressing out the air. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 12 hours.
• BARBECUE SAUCE:.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add the chili powder ingredients (paprika, oregano, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, and cayenne), and the minced jalapeno, and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Add the rest of the BBQ sauce ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
• Use immediately, or let cool to room temperature before storing in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• COOK CHICKEN:.
• Preheat a gas grill to medium-high; leave one burner off. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drain off.
• Season chicken with remaining salt and pepper.
• Grill chicken over direct heat until marked on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Finish cooking the chicken over indirect heat, covered, turning every few minutes and brushing with the barbecue sauce, until the chicken is cooked through (165F/74C) and the juices run clear, 10-15 minutes more.
• Serve on a heated platter or plates.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO AND PEPPER JACK

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl, mix well.
• Add chicken breasts, marinate for one hour.
• Heat grill to medium high.
• Grill chicken until juices run clear.
• Lower grill heat to low, then cover the top of each breast with mashed avocado, then pepper jack cheese slice.
• Cook covered for 1-2 minutes, just as long as it takes cheese to melt.

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Thaw and clean chicken, tenderize with a mallet or something.
• preheat oven to 425; place foil in the bottom of a baking pan (this eliminates a lot of pan scrubbing afterwards) and put a rack on top of the foil. place entire pan into the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.
• sprinkle spices on chicken evenly and bake in oven for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes,.
• prepare tomato and cheese topping. slice tomatoes in less than 1/4 inch slices.
• after 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. turn on broiler.
• place 1 slice of cheese per breast and centered, and 1 slice of tomato on top of the cheese and return to oven for broiling.
• broil in oven for approximately 4 minutes or until cheese has slightly melted and tomato is slightly crispy on the edges. (trust me, it's delicious).
• remove and enjoy.

BARBECUE JACK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half. Fill with cheese; secure with toothpicks., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with barbecue sauce. Discard toothpicks before serving.