Chicken And Cilantro Bites Food

CILANTRO-INFUSED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, olive oil, and salt and process until smooth.
• Cut the chicken meat off the bones and reserve bones for Day 3. Split the bread lengthwise and drizzle each half with the cilantro oil. Layer the grilled vegetables, sliced tomatoes, and chicken meat on the bottom half of the bread. Top with the second length and cut the sandwich into 4 pieces. Serve with potato chips and the Spinach and Citrus Salad.
• Combine spinach with orange sections. Toss with bottled balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

CHICKEN CILANTRO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, and saute the onion until tender. Place the chicken in the pot, and cook until lightly browned.
• Puree the cilantro, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender or food processor. Mix into the pot with the chicken and onions. Cook and stir about 5 minutes, until mixed and heated through. Pour enough water into the pot to cover all ingredients.
• Mix the hominy, rice, and bouillon into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Increase the amount of water as needed to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix taco seasoning mix and red pepper. Add chicken to bag; seal, and shake to coat chicken evenly.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• To same skillet, add Rice Mixture ingredients; heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid has been reduced by about half. Stir mixture thoroughly; place chicken on top of rice.
• Cover; continue cooking 12 to 15 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), and rice is tender. Remove chicken to cutting board; cut at angle into 1/2-inch slices; return chicken to skillet.
• Meanwhile, in mini food processor or blender, place Cilantro-Lime Topping ingredients; blend until smooth, scraping down sides of blender as necessary. Transfer mixture to small resealable food-storage plastic bag, and cut corner off one end; squeeze on top of sliced chicken and rice before serving.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve any remaining topping with chicken and rice.

QUICK CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro; bring to a boil. If desired, serve with rice.

CHICKEN AND CILANTRO BITES

Steps:

• Stir soy and vinegar together for a dippins sauce; set aside.
• In mixing bowl, add ground chicken, egg, chopped cilantro, scallions, sesame oil and salt.
• Spread cornstarch in a shallow baking dish 13 x 9 inch.
• With wet hands, form chicken mixture into 1 inch balls.
• Roll in cornstarch.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet.
• Cook the chicken balls in hot oil 2-3 minutes until browned.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, place the pine nuts in a small dry skillet and set over medium heat. Toast the nuts until golden brown, about 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the pine nuts to a blender or food processor and add cilantro, sour cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth, adding water, as necessary, to create a thick paste. Serve the chicken with the pesto spooned over the top.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH A KICK

Steps:

• In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
• Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
• Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts, garlic, and ginger. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
• Add green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.
• Spoon chicken stir-fry over cabbage to serve.

CHICKEN AND CILANTRO BITES

Steps:

• Stir together soy and vinegar in a bowl for dipping sauce.
• Stir together chicken, egg, cilantro, scallions, sesame oil, and salt with a fork until just blended.
• With wet hands form chicken mixture into 1-inch balls, transferring them to baking pan as formed.
• Bake in a 425 oven for 10-12 minutes.
• Serve meatballs with dipping sauce.