New Mexico Marinade Food

MEXICAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine vinegar, oil, cilantro, water, garlic, lime, salt, pepper, and spices.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Move the chicken around in the marinade until it is all evenly coated.
• Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (see note).
• You can freeze the chicken in the marinade immediately and let it marinate as it defrosts, or marinate and cook it immediately.
• Either grill the chicken for 6-8 per side, pan fry for 6-8 minutes per side over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F has been reached.
• Let the chicken rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

NEW MEXICO MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well combined.
• Wouldn't hurt to use a blender.
• Your done.
• Marinade can be stored for up to 3 days in a covered jar in the fridge.

PORK AND NEW MEXICAN CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Roast pork in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish, uncovered, in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
• While pork is roasting, soak chiles in a bowl in just enough boiling-hot water to cover until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain chiles, discarding soaking water and stems.
• Purée chiles, garlic cloves, garlic powder, 3 cups water, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stir sauce into pork and bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, about 45 minutes.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl), add all the ingredients and toss to combine.
• Add the chicken (I used 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts) and toss with marinade to coat.
• Seal bag or cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

CAJUN SEAFOOD MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Use to marinate seafood.

NEW MEXICO STYLE CARNE ADOVADA

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut the pork into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in a roasting pan (approximately 13 by 21-inch).
• Put the water into a blender and add the garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, oregano, chile pepper and chili powder. Blend until smooth as possible. Pour over the pork cubes and toss to coat well.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover the roasting pan and place in the oven to bake for 1 1/2 hours or until fork tender.

CARNE ADOVADA: NEW MEXICO RED CHILE PORK STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Cook the pork, undisturbed, until each piece is browned well on one side, about 3 minutes.