Lime And Cilantro Grilled Chicken Tenderloin In Pita Pockets Food

HONEY-LIME-CILANTRO GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Marinate chicken for 30 minutes at room temperature or 2-4 hours refrigerated.
• Bring grill to medium heat (lightly brush grill grates with cooking oil if necessary).
• Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side, reserving the marinade. Turn chicken, pour remaining marinade over all and grill for another 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.

GRILLED CHICKEN GREEK PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Marinating the Chicken for the PitasPound the chicken so it is even thickness. Measure the marinade ingredients into a large glass measuring cup or mixing bowl. Whisk using a wire whisk until well combined. Add the chicken to a glass bowl or other container. Then, pour the marinade over, cover, and transfer to the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 4 hours. Cooking the Grilled Chicken for the PitasPreheat the grill to 450 degrees F. After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade, and pat dry. Cook the chicken on the preheated grill for 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature. Remove the chicken from the grill. Let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips. Assembling the Greek Chicken PitasStuff pitas with chicken and additional toppings in desired amounts. Add crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill for garnish.

LIME AND CILANTRO GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN IN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• To Make The Chicken Tenderloins: In small bowl, combine paprika, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, crushed fennel seeds, thyme and salt. Sprinkle mixture evenly over tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for direct heat cooking. Grill tenders 5-6 minutes until meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees and turkey is no longer pink in the center. Turn tenderloins over halfway through grilling time. Remove from grill and squeeze lime over chicken pieces; allow to stand 10 minutes. Slice into 1/4 inch strips.
• Fill each pita half with chicken, lettuce, avocado salsa and the sour cream sauce.
• To Make The Avocado Salsa: In small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice. Stir in tomatoes, green onion, green pepper and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To Make The Sour Cream Sauce: In small bowl, combine sour cream, onion, chilies, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, cilantro, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).