Cumin Crusted Chicken Breasts With Chipotle Peach Salsa Food

CUMIN-CRUSTED MONSTER PORK CHOP WITH PEACH CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa
• In medium bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to serving dish and set aside.
• Prepare grill
• If using charcoal grill, open bottom vents. Light charcoal. Leaving about 1/4 of grill free of charcoal, bank lit charcoal across rest of grill so coals are about 3 times higher on opposite side.
• If using gas grill, open hood, light all burners, and set on high. Close hood and preheat 10 minutes.
• While grill is heating, coat chops
• Using electric spice grinder, pulse cumin seeds 2 to 3 times to crack. (Alternatively, place seeds on cutting board and crush lightly with small sauté pan, using gentle rocking motion.) Rub chops with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and coat with cumin seeds, pressing firmly to adhere.
• To cook chops using charcoal grill
• Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack over area where coals are piled highest for 3 to 4 seconds. Sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack directly over hottest part of coals, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move chops to coolest part of grill, then cover with inverted roasting pan and grill, turning over once, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.
• To cook chops using gas grill
• When grill is preheated, sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and put chops above shut-off burner. Reduce heat on remaining burner(s) to moderate and grill pork, covered with lid, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.

CUMIN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIPOTLE PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drain canned peaches, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup. Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and black pepper; brush with reserved peach syrup. Combine panko and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin in a shallow dish. Coat chicken with the panko mixture and place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until no pink remains (165 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, for the Chipotle Peach Salsa, chop the drained peach slices. Combine chopped peaches, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, the bell pepper, onion, chipotle pepper and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100% power) for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with the chicken.

CUMIN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the whole cumin, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, and pepper in a medium baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and wipe off any excess. Combine the ground cumin, cotija, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Dust the chicken on the skin side with the mixture.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Place the chicken, skin side down, in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and place in the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.

CUMIN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIPOTLE PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drain canned peaches, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup. Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and black pepper; brush with reserved peach syrup. Combine panko and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin in a shallow dish. Coat chicken with the panko mixture and place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until no pink remains (165 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, for the Chipotle Peach Salsa, chop the drained peach slices. Combine chopped peaches, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, the bell pepper, onion, chipotle pepper and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100% power) for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serve with the chicken.

CUMIN-CRUSTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRILLED TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs and oil. Toss to coat the thighs evenly. Transfer the thighs to a platter and sprinkle evenly on all sides with the cumin rub. Set aside at room temperature.
• 2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for indirect grilling over medium heat; the temperature inside the grill should be 350°-375°F (180°-190°C). If using charcoal, bank the lit coals on either side of the grill bed, leaving a strip in the center without heat, and place a drip pan in the center. If using gas, preheat the burners, then turn off 1 or more of the burners to create a cooler zone. Brush and oil the grill grate.
• 3. To make the salsa, place the tomatillos and chile over the direct-heat area of the grill. (You'll probably need a grill screen for the chile or you'll lose it through the grate.) Cook, turning as needed, until well charred on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer the tomatillos and chile to a blender, add the lime juice and oil, and pulse until combined but still chunky. Transfer to a bowl, fold in the cilantro, and season with salt. You should have about 2 cups (16 fl oz/500 ml). (The salsa can be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• 4. Place the thighs, meaty side down, over the indirect-heat area of the grill. Cook, turning once, until the thighs are nicely grill-marked on both sides and firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh away from bone registers 170°F (77°C), 10-15 minutes on each side.
• 5. Transfer the thighs to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve at once with the tomatillo salsa.