Mexican Style Grilled Chicken Food

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and taco seasoning until blended. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat. Sear one side; turn and baste with marinade. Grill, uncovered, for 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with marinade.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put all marinade ingredients in the blender or food processor and liquify.
• Put marinade in a gallon-size zip lock bag and add chicken pieces. Turn a few times to distribute marinade.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours I leave it for about 10 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on hot grill. Discard marinade.
• Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl combine the ingredients for the marinade. Whisk together.
• Add the chicken and submerge in the marinade. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate 2-4 hours (over marinating can cause mushy chicken).
• Preheat grill to 425℉.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry.
• Place the chicken over direct heat on the grill and cook for 3 minutes then flip the chicken. Cook an additional 3 minutes.
• Move the chicken to more indirect heat on the grill, cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F in the thickest part.
• Allow the chicken to rest (the internal temperature will continue to rise to 165°F). After resting the chicken can be sliced and served.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Combine the first nine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Grill the chicken over medium heat until just cooked through, being careful not to overcook as they will dry out. Serve with a squirt of lime and a dollop of fat-free sour cream.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Make the dressing: Grill the jalapeno and tomatillos, turning, until well charred and softened, about 5 minutes for the jalapeno and 20 minutes for the tomatillos. Transfer to a platter. Grill the orange and 1 lime cut-side down until well marked, about 2 minutes. Remove to the platter. Turn off the grill.
• Stem the jalapeno (remove the seeds for less heat); transfer to a blender. Add the tomatillos, the juice from the grilled orange and lime, the cilantro, oregano, chili powder and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; puree until smooth. Transfer half of the dressing to a large bowl; add the chicken and toss. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing until ready to serve.
• Reheat the grill to medium high; brush the grates with more vegetable oil. Brush the bell peppers, poblano and red onions with vegetable oil. Grill, turning, until charred and softened, about 15 minutes; transfer to a cutting board. Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer to the board. Brush the pineapple and the remaining halved lime with vegetable oil. Grill until marked, about 3 minutes; transfer to the board. Warm the tortillas on the grill.
• Arrange the lettuce on a platter. Slice the bell pepper, poblano, chicken and pineapple. Arrange on top of the lettuce along with the red onions. Sprinkle with the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the grilled lime, tortillas and reserved dressing.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN VERACRUZ

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium.
• Blend dressing, 1 can tomatoes and oregano in blender until smooth. Place chicken on large sheet of heavy-duty foil; bring up foil sides. Top chicken with tomato sauce, remaining tomatoes, olives and peppers. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place packet on grate of grill; cover with lid.
• Grill 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packet. Serve chicken topped with cheese.

MEXICAN-SEASONED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; rub butter and 1 tablespoon spice mixture under the skin. Rub remaining spice mixture over skin., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour out a third of the beer. Carefully poke additional holes in top of the can with a can opener. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity., Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can.