Salsa Marinated Chicken Food

SALSA MARINATED CHICKEN WITH MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomatoes and the onion into a bowl. Add the garlic, chile peppers and cilantro and stir to combine. Place half of the salsa in a plastic tub or storage container, season with a little salt, cover and store in the refrigerator. Place the remaining salsa in a large resealable plastic bag and add the EVOO. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and add it to the bag, shaking it around to coat it with the marinade. Double-bag the chicken in case the first bag leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the reserved salsa and the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. After about 5 minutes, place the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes.
• If you are using black beans, rinse and drain them, then reheat them in a small pan with the cumin and some salt and pepper. If you are using refried beans, reheat them in a small pan with the cumin, thinning them with a splash of water.
• Cut the lime into wedges and douse the chicken with lime juice when it comes off the grill. Serve the chicken with the rice.

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.

SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

MARINATED MANGO-SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place 1 chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to even thickness. Place in shallow dish. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Reserve 2 Tbsp. ketchup. Mix remaining ketchup with sour cream and paprika until blended; pour over chicken. Turn to evenly coat both sides of chicken with ketchup mixture.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl; stir in reserved ketchup.
• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done.
• Serve chicken topped with mango mixture.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

SALSA-MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
• In a shallow bowl,combine 1/2 cup salsa and the tomato paste and stir until blended.
• Add the chicken,turn to coat and let stand while you prepare the vegetable salsa.
• In a medium bowl,combine the remaining 1 cup salsa,the bell pepper,corn,scallion,lime juice and cilantro.
• Broil or grill chicken 4 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Place the chicken on 4 plates,spoon the vegetable salsa on the side and serve.

MARINATED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Remove all fat from the chicken breast halves and pound them slightly. In a mixing bowl combine the lime zest and juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes. Coat the chicken with this mixture, and transfer it to a zippered plastic bags. Press out all the air and refrigerate until ready to grill. Make the salsa. Over a mixing bowl, grate 1 teaspoon of the orange zest. Peel away the skin and white pith from the oranges. Over the bowl with the zest, cut between the membranes of the oranges to release their sections, and combine them with the zest. Squeeze remaining juice from the membranes over the orange sections and stir in the pepper, chives, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, if you wish. When ready to eat, lightly oil a grill or broiler pan. Remove the chicken and arrange on the rack and grill or broil for about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove to a plate (grill the eggplant next) and serve at room temperature with the salsa.

SALSA MARINADE (BEEF, CHICKEN OR TURKEY

Steps:

• Mix together.
• Pour over beef, chicken or turkey.
• Marinate 2 hours overnight is best).

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WATERMELON SALSA

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a zipper bag and mix.
• Add chicken, seal, and smoosh around to coat.
• Refrigerate 4 hours, turning occasionally.
• Combine salsa ingredients and stir.
• Plate chicken on pre-heated grill coated with cooking spray.
• Grill 5 minutes on each side, less for thighs, or until cooked through.
• Serve with salsa.

RUM MARINATED CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a glass or plastic container. Add raw chicken breasts.
• Chill for at least 6-8 hours; turning halfway through marinating time.
• To prepare salsa, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Chill until needed, but try to serve the salsa at room temperature
• After chicken has marinated, grill over hot coals until juices no longer pink, or roast in oven at 375 for about 20-30 or until juices run clear.
• Serve topped with the fruit salsa.

SALSA SEASONING CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients and place the chicken breasts in the marinade.
• Marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking or grilling.
• Recipe does not give cooking instructions, but you may try cooking them at 375° for 20 to 30 minutes.