Grilled Tampico Chicken Breast Food

SIMPLY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil with the smashed garlic, using a fork to help release the garlic flavor into the oil. Season the garlic mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prep the chicken breasts. Rinse and dry the chicken thoroughly. Find the ridge along the side of the chicken breast, and carefully pull off the tender. Take each breast and pound gently to an even thickness. Do not pound too thin; the breast will not be completely uniform. If there is a skinny little triangular tip, go ahead and cut off and discard. Prep the tenders by slicing off any jagged edges. Liberally salt and pepper the chicken and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to hot.
• Once the chicken has rested, brush liberally with the garlic-infused vegetable oil. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill, with the thicker portion facing the hotter part of your grill (usually the back). Allow the chicken breasts to cook undisturbed until char marks are made, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken, keeping the thick part of the chicken toward the hot part of the flame, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 155 degrees F, about 3 more minutes. Place the chicken tenders on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes total, turning halfway through. Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, covered, before serving.
• Serve with Roasted Onion Tomato and Onion Dipping Sauce, if using.
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Place the halved tomatoes, onions, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with half the olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to coat well. Place the tomatoes cut-side down, and cook for 2 hours turning the tomatoes after 1 hour. After the second hour, remove the baking sheet, and set aside the unpeeled garlic. Place the rest of the vegetables and the pan juices in a food processor or blender. Add a tablespoon or two of water to the pan to scrape up any bits of flavor stuck onto the baking sheet and add to the food processor. Squeeze out the soft flesh of the roasted garlic into the food processor and add the remaining olive oil. Pulse the mixture until chunky, or puree until smooth, depending on desired consistency. Taste the sauce and season with salt, and pepper, if necessary.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups
• *Cook's Note: The tomatoes do not have to be "good" tomatoes.

GRILLED TAMPICO CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a bowl season the breast with salt and pepper.
• Add carrot, orange, and pear juices along with apple cider vinegar.
• Now incorporate ginger, garlic and chili sauce.
• Use a rubber spatula or your hand to mix items together.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. (Okay to marinate overnight).
• Remove from refridgerator and grill for 7 minutes on the first side, flip and grill 5 minutes on other side. (Internal temperature of 160-165 degrees).
• Remove from grill and allow chicken breast to rest in a small bowl for 2 to 5 minutes.
• Slice the breast at an angle.
• Note: You can create a delightful reduction sauce to accompany your dish by doubling the amount of marinade made and saving half for your sauce before beginning your prep. Start with a hot sauce pan, add the reserved marinade liquid with 2 ounces of chicken broth and reduce sauce by half.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Dip chicken in lemon juice, and sprinkle with the onion powder, ground black pepper, seasoning salt and parsley. Discard any remaining lemon juice.
• Cook on the prepared grill 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

GRINGO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook chicken breasts in microwave until done.
• Cut meat into chunks.
• Set aside.
• Saute onions, garlic, and pepper in margarine over mediuom heat until limp.
• Mix together the canned ingredients and chicken broth.
• Add sauteed ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Tear tortillas into fourths.
• Dip half of the tortilla pieces in the soup mixture and lay them in bottom of a baking dish.
• Cover with half of the soup mixture, then half of the chicken, and half of the cheese.
• Repeat.
• Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPEñO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Add to pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Remove chicken breasts from the skillet to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)
• Reduce heat to medium and add remaining two teaspoons olive oil to pan.
• Add diced onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
• Add chicken broth and cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and mixture is simmering.
• Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and turn to coat in the cheese sauce.
• Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 7-9 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. (It will depend on how thick your chicken breasts are.) I like to spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time.
• Serve chicken breasts with extra sauce spooned over the top, and enjoy!