Chicken South Of The Border Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
• Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
• Top with peppers and chicken.
• Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, sugar, salt, cayenne and olive oil in a bowl. Mixture will be a little dry.
• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet or other heavy object until a uniform 1/4-inch thickness. Use your hands to rub chicken with chili mixture. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning 9 to 10 minutes until juices run clear when the thickest part of the breast is pierced with the tip of a knife. Slice crosswise into strips.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion and bacon until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Stir in the flour, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in the hash browns, broth, cream corn, Mexicorn, chilies and pearl onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

CHICKEN - SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Steps:

• Pound chicken breast halves to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Combine flour and seasonings in a medium bwl.
• Lightly beat eggs.
• Measure cornmeal into a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken, first into seasoned flour,then in eggs, then coat with cornmeal, and chill in the fridge.
• Saute coated chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes on each side,or until golden.
• Arrange chicken on an oven-proof platter or baking dish, spoon salsa or picante over the chicken, top with chopped chilies, then Muenster slices.
• Place in a 350* oven or in the broiler, for about 15 minutes - until the cheese has melted to your tastes.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 to 8 min. or until done. Add next 4 ingredients; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 min. or until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture in skillet with 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Simmer 3 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining shredded cheese; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN FRIED SOUTH OF THE BORDER SIRLOIN STEAKS

Steps:

• In large flat pan, pour milk, add steaks.
• Preheat oil in large frying pan.
• Turn over the steaks so both sides are coated with milk. Then drain.
• In large flat pan or plate, add flour, salt, cumin and chili pepper. Stir to mix.
• Coat each steak with flour mixture both sides.
• Fry medium high heat until coating is medium to yellow brown. Turn once until both sides are nice and brown.
• You may have to add more oil depending on the size of the steaks.
• Note: You can use the soaking milk and the balance of the flour mixture to make a gravy if you wish, just add more milk, flour, other seasonings as you wish; and wisk until bubbling.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN BREAST SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Add to chicken in medium bowl; mix lightly. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Cook peppers, zucchini and onions in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet.
• Drain chicken; discard marinade. Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done. Return cooked vegetables to skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Top with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.