Cancun Chicken Recipes

CANCUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Twist crown from pineapple.
• Cut pine3apple in half lengthwise.
• Refrigerate half for another use, such as pasta salad.
• Cut fruit from shell with a knife.
• Cut fruit crosswise into 6 slices.
• Pound chicken into 1/2 thickness.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine cumin, oregano, and cloves in a cup.
• Sprinkle over chicken.
• In an 8 inch skillet saute pineapple in hot oil over medium high heat for about a minute.
• Remove from skillet.
• In same skillet saute chicken in pan juices.
• Reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till juices run clear.
• Blend pineapple juice, lime juice, and cornstarch in a cup.
• Pour into same skillet.
• Stir until sauce boils and is thickened.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Serve sauce over chicken and pineapple.

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

POLLO LOCO - MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH QUESO

Steps:

• If the chicken seems "wet" pat it dry with a paper towel and then sprinkle with the adobo seasoning and rub it in all over.
• Heat oil in a large dutch oven or non stick large deep skillet with tight fitting lid over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook on one side for about 3 minutes and then turn and continue to cook for a few minutes.
• When the chicken is cooked and browned add in the package of rice, crushed up tomato bouillon, and water. Stir and bring to a boil for one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook for at least 20 minutes before checking the rice for doneness. It should be done between 20-25 minutes.
• When rice is cooked add in queso and milk then fluff all together with fork. Serve warm!*see notes about rice cooking*

CANCUN CHICKEN LOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and place in a loaf pan.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until cooked through.