Citrus And Herb Marinated Chicken Tacos Food

MEXICAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• To a Ziploc bag, add the chicken followed by the wet ingredients and the spices.
• Seal the bag, and toss the chicken so that the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
• Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 2-24 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the bag, and grill it or bake it until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C with an Instant read thermometer.

CITRUS AND HERB MARINATED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine 1/3 cup of the orange juice, the jalapeños, garlic, peppercorns and salt.
• Puree until the peppercorns are completely crushed.
• Add the cilantro and the remaining 1/3 cup orange juice and puree until smooth.
• In a frying pan oil pan and cook chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked, add mixture from food processor/blender.
• Dice chicken and stir in back in frying pan with juices and marinade until browned.
• Warm tortillas in damp dish towel in microwave for 2 minutes.
• Add diced chicken, salsa and guacamole.

LIME HERB MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in soy sauce, lime juice & zest, cilantro and ginger for 30 minutes.
• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in saute pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and saute red pepper and green onions.
• Serve Chicken with Rice, top Chicken with pepper and onions.

CITRUS-MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.