Mexican Lime Chicken Food

MEXICAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp each crushed coriander seeds and grated lime zest and 1⁄2 tsp each paprika and light muscovado sugar.
• Put 2 chicken breasts in a baking dish, spoon the marinade over, then squeeze over a little lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Slip 1-2 lime slices under the skin of each breast and season. Tuck 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 2 fresh red chillies around the chicken.
• Roast the chicken breasts in a baking dish, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven (190C/gas 5/fan oven 170C). To check if they are done, prod the chicken with your finger - if it's still a bit soft, give it a bit longer.
• Serve with salad and salsa.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then toss with 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Marinate for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Season with salt.
• Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Using 2 stacked tortillas per taco, fill with the chicken, top with the cilantro-lime sour cream and the toppings of your choice.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all marinade ingredients to your food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down sides several times. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons for basting (if making salad, you will use 1 tablespoon for basting, 1 tablespoon for dressing).
• Add the remaining marinade to a shallow dish or large freezer bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 2-10 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove chicken from fridge and let sit at room temperature 20-30 minutes.

GRILLED MEXICAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first all ingredients for marinade.
• Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 2 hours.
• Drain chicken well and grill until done.

MEXICAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix olive oil with coriander, paprika, sugar and the zest of the lime.
• Cover chicken breasts in marinade, squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over the meat, and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• When ready to bake, place chicken breasts in a baking dish and place 2 lime slices under the skin of each breast.
• Place garlic and chillies around the chicken and roast for 30-35 minutes at around 375 F or 190 C.

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.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Place all of the marinade ingredients into your food processor or blender. Garlic should be minced.
• Pulse until the marinade until it is smooth.
• Place raw chicken thighs into two separate 1 gallon food storage bags (about 1 lb into each bag or 3-4 thighs per bag)
• Split your marinade mixture, pouring half over the chicken thighs in each bag.
• Remove as much air from each storage bag as possible and seal the bags.
• With your hands, squeeze the bags to reposition the chicken thighs so that none are stacked, and the marinade is fully covering each cut of meat.
• Place the bags in the refrigerator (laying flat) for 2-24 hours.
• When you're ready to grill your chicken, preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 500 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Grill each chicken thigh for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping with tongs.
• Use a meat thermometer to verify that your chicken is cooked when its internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let the meat rest by placing foil over the cooked chicken for a few minutes until it is ready to serve.
• Top with fresh cilantro as a garnish when served.

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a dutch oven and add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until onion is tender and translucent. Reduce heat to low and add the rice. Cook for about a minute stirring constantly making sure the rice doesn't burn.
• Add cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric, and then add the chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is done. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
• Slice the lime and squeeze the juice into a blender. Add tequila, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro. Blend the mixture until totally combined.
• Add the chicken to a large plastic bag and pour in the lime-tequila mixture. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and grill it over medium-high heat, flip the chicken and continue grilling until chicken is cooked through, about 5 min per side. Slice the chicken and server over the cilantro and lime rice.
• Top with diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and lime slices.

LIME SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix together salsa, mustard and lime juice. Add skinless chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Cook the brown rice in unsalted water according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Sauté until browned on both sides and juices run clear - about 9 minutes per side (end temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
• Remove chicken from skillet leaving sauce behind. Add rest of marinade and bring to boil. Whisk in yogurt and sugar until heated through.
• To serve place a piece of chicken alongside a scoop of brown rice. Top with sauce and garnish with a lime wedge.

MEXICAN LIME SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 20 seconds. Add chicken and oregano to pot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and lime juice and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide crushed tortilla chips among 6 bowls. Ladle soup into bowls. Top soup with avocados, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapeños. Garnish with lime slices and serve.