Ancho Rubbed Chicken With Cucumber Mango Salsa Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MANGO-ANCHO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine mango, lime juice, honey, ancho chile powder, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor; pulse until smooth. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce to a small bowl and whisk in rice wine vinegar and olive oil to make a marinade. Place remaining sauce in the refrigerator.
• Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and drizzle with mango-ancho marinade. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
• Twenty minutes before grilling, remove chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place chicken on the hot grill, skin-side down, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and grill on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue flipping every 3 to 4 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 22 to 25 minutes total. Turn grill to low heat and brush both sides of the chicken with reserved mango-ancho sauce, grilling an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH MANGO-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place cucumber, mango, tomato and onion in a large bowl; toss with dressing., Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with salsa.

MAMBO CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. In an oven-proof baking dish combine the remaining ingredients. Add the chicken and turn several times to mix the ingredients.
• Cover with aluminum foil and marinate for 2 to 4 hours in refrigerator.
• Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a fork. Reserve.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Transfer covered baking dish to oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout.
• To serve, spoon a generous serving of salsa onto plate and top with 2 thighs.

CUMIN RUBBED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cumin and pepper; rub on chicken.
• In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Serve over cumin-rubbed chicken with whole grain couscous or rice, if desired.

ANCHO RUBBED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients to make salsa (may be prepared one day in advance). 1-2 hours prior to grilling combine spices and evenly coat chicken pieces - cover and place in refrigerator. When ready to eat prepare grill for high heat. After chicken has marinated in dry rub, grill on each side for approximately 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve chicken by spooning salsa on top of or aside chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Enjoy!