Broiled Chipotle Chicken With Creamy Spinach Food

GRILLED CHIPOTLE MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, and vinegar into a blender. Puree until smooth, then add water, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until incorporated, then add Worcestershire until mixed. Pour marinade over chicken in a large bowl, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
• Grill chicken until juices run clear, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chopped chile peppers with 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix together and spread mixture over chicken breasts. Sprinkle lightly with salt to taste, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Place marinated chicken in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish and broil for about 5 minutes (rack should be about 6 inches from the top.) Pour 1 cup sour cream around edges of chicken and turn over chicken breasts. Broil for an additional 5 minutes. Sour cream should be lightly brown on the edges. Move breasts into a separate dish and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
• Pour leftover broiled sour cream into a medium saucepan over high heat. Add spinach, broth and salt to taste. Boil for about 1 minute until all melted and mixed together. Pour mixture over chicken breasts and serve.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH

Steps:

• In the small bowl, stir together the chopped chipotles and Crema Mexican. Smear all over the chicken breasts, then cover and refrigerate for several hours.
• Turn on the broiler and let it get very hot. Lay the chicken breasts in the baking dish, then place about 6 inches under the broiler and cook until good and brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and drizzle the rest of the cream around them, not on top. Set the pan back under the broiler and cook until the chicken is deep golden and no longer feels squishy when pressed, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the oven. Don't forget.
• Place one chicken breast on each warm plate and keep them warm in the oven while preparing the spinach and sauce. They will only be in the oven for a few minutes, so don't panic.
• Scrape the broiled cream mixture into the saucepan and add the broth and spinach. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir nearly constantly until the spinach wilts and the cream reduces, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with a little salt.
• Divide the spinach among the 4 plates and spoon the sauce around the chicken and spinach. Serve immediately.

BROILED (OR BARBECUED) CHICKEN WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Prick the skin of the chicken quarters all over with a fork. Place the chicken in a zip bag and add the lemon juice, oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Reserve the zest for garnishing later.
• Close the bag and shake and squish contents to mix well and coat the chicken. Let rest in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the broiler or barbecue. Baste chicken with marinade periodically and broil or grill at least 30 - 40 minutes, or until done (the juices will run clear when pierced with a skewer).
• Serve hot, with lemon zest sprinkled over the chicken.

BROILED CHICKEN WITH OIL, LEMON, AND GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• In a shallow dish filled with a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, oil, and parsley, roll the chicken quarters to coat them.
• Allow to marinate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
• Set the broiling rack about 7 inches from the heat.
• Place the quarters, skin side down on the broiling rack, and broil 10 minutes, basting often with the cooking juices and a little of the marinade.
• Turn the quarters over and broil the chicken 10 minutes longer.
• Turn and brush twice more with remaining oil mixture until both sides are golden brown and crusty.
• Serve at once.

BROILED CHICKEN WITH FIG SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broiler rack 4 to 6 inches from heat source, and turn broiler on.
• Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, and place skin-side down in a pan.
• Place honey in a 4- to 6-cup saucepan with one tablespoon water, and put on high heat.
• Let honey boil for a minute or so, then carefully add wine, cayenne, figs, coriander, orange zest and orange juice.
• Mixture should cook steadily; do not let it boil over.
• Broil chicken until it begins to brown on skinless side.
• Turn it over, then broil until it browns nicely and is cooked all the way through.
• Total broiling time will be about 25 minutes.
• Cook sauce until figs are very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add lemon juice, then taste, and add more salt, cayenne or lemon as needed.
• Serve chicken with sauce spooned over it.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND CREAMY SPINACH

Steps:

• Place the chopped canned chipotles and 2 tablespoons thick cream in a small bowl, and mix to combine.
• Place the chicken in a large bowl, and pour the chipotle mixture over it, making sure to coat the chicken well. Cover with plastic wrap, and transfer dish to the refrigerator. Marinate the chicken 2 to 3 hours.
• Heat the broiler. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish (preferably earthenware) just large enough to accommodate them. Place the baking dish 6 inches away from the broiler, and broil chicken until deep brown in color, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove dish from broiler. Turn chicken breasts, and drizzle remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons thick cream around the chicken. Return the dish to the broiler, and broil until chicken is deep golden and no longer squishy when you lightly press it with your finger, 4 to 5 minutes more.
• Transfer the chicken breasts to a warm platter, and transfer platter to a warm oven.
• Scrape the cream mixture from the baking dish into a medium-large saucepan. Add the chicken stock and the spinach. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach has wilted and the cream has reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Season mixture with salt, and serve creamy spinach with the broiled chicken.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a gallon-size zipper-top plastic bag. Add the oil to the bag, seal it and toss and turn the chicken pieces inside the bag until they are well-coated.
• Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper and chipotle cubes in a small bowl, crushing the cubes with the back of a spoon. Add the spice mixture to the bag, seal it and toss and rub the chicken through the bag to coat well with the spices. Refrigerate the chicken in the bag for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. (Note: Prior to grilling, I still lightly season with salt the thighs.).
• Heat a grill to about 400 degrees. Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through, but still tender. Remove from the grill and serve. (The chicken may be cut into bite-size chunks for use in burritos or other recipes.).

BROILED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH

Steps:

• Marinating the chicken: Combine the chopped canned chipotles with 2 tablespoons of the cream.
• Smear over the chicken breasts, cover and refrigerate for several hours, if time permits, for the chilies to season the chicken.
• Finishing the dish: Lay the chicken breasts in a broiler-proof baking dish just large enough to hold them comfortably.
• Set 6 inches below a very hot broiler and cook until richly brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the breasts over, drizzle the remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream around them and set under the broiler.
• Cook until the chicken is deep golden and no longer squishy feeling when lightly pressed, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to 4 warm dinner plates and keep warm in a low oven.
• Scrape the cream mixture into a medium-large (3- to 4- quart) saucepan and add the broth and the spinach.
• Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring nearly constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the cream is reduced and thick, about 3 minutes.
• Taste and season with salt, then spoon around the chicken breasts and serve right away.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the chipotle sauce: place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth about 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
• For the shredded chicken:
• Heat a small heavy duty pan to medium/high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, chicken cutlet and salt+pepper. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden in color. After both sides are golden add 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove into a bowl and allow to cool. When cooled shred using 2 forks or with your fingers.
• To assemble
• Place an even layer of cheese on 2 slices of bread. Top with shredded chicken and onions. Drizzle a layer or chipotle sauce (2 teaspoons), then top with more cheese. Top sandwich with the other slice of bread. [br
• Heat griddle or pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, place sandwich on griddle and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden and crispy. Serve warm!