Chicken And Corn With Fiery Cilantro Mint Sauce Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the cilantro-mint sauce and the oil. Arrange the chicken in a nonreactive dish. Spread the green paste all over each piece of chicken.
• Heat a well-oiled grill set over medium-high heat until very hot. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is cooked throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Serve.

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Combine the yogurt, lime juice, vegetable oil, ginger, shallot and garlic in a food processor. Add the garam masala, sweet paprika, turmeric and kosher salt; puree.
• Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a heavy skillet or the flat side of a meat mallet until an even 1/2-inch thickness. Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture while you make the cilantro-mint sauce.
• Make the cilantro-mint sauce: Combine the cilantro, mint, coconut milk, jalapeño, lime juice, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in the food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill until browned and well marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
• Top the chicken with the cilantro-mint sauce.

CHICKEN IN CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice peppers crosswise into rings.
• Lightly saute in oil in large skillet.
• Remove peppers; drain on paper towels.
• Brown chicken on both sides in oil remaining in skillet.
• Place remaining ingredients in blender jar.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour over chicken in skillet.
• Heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat; boil gently 5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Place chicken on serving platter.
• Arrange peppers on top.
• Serve with remaining sauce.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CORN AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce in medium bowl.
• Add the chicken, corn, cilantro, bell pepper, green onions, and jalapeños, and stir well to coat. Serve cold or at room temperature.
• Make Ahead
• The salad will keep, covered, for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.

CHICKEN AND CORN WITH FIERY CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the cilantro-mint sauce. Cover and refrigerate. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, until it foams. Cook the onion, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cumin. Set aside off heat. 2. In another large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers and cook the chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned on the outside, firm to the touch, and no longer pink inside in the thickest part. To serve, place 1 chicken breast in the center of each of 4 plates. Top each breast with some of the sauce. Spoon the corn equally around the chicken on each plate. Pass the remaining sauce at the table.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in the bowl of a food processor with 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Blend until well combined; the mixture should still have some texture.

CHICKEN IN CORIANDER / CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non stick fry pan. When it is hot, add the thighs in one layer and saute them over medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. Remove the chicken to a platter.
• Add the onions to the dripping in the pan. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, wine and coriander stems only (not leafs at this stage) and sauté for 1 minute longer.
• Return the chicken to the pan, add lemon (if your using it) salt and pepper. Bring the surrounding liquid to the boil.
• Cover the pan, reduce the heat and boil gently for 15 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander leaves and serve 2 thighs per person.
• Serve with rice or cous cous.

CORNISH HENS WITH FIERY CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Rinse the hens and pat dry with paper towels. Place skin side up on a work surface. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, and olive oil to make a paste. Rub the mixture all over the hens. Let stand about 20 minutes. 2. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the hens, skin side up, on the baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven 35 minutes, or until the skin is lightly browned and juices run clear when thigh is pierced at the thickest point. Prepare the sauce while the hens are roasting. Serve each hen with an equal portion of the sauce.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.