Chicken With Nectarine Tomato Salsa Recipes

CHILI-RUBBED PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Season the chicken with chili powder and salt, to taste. Lay the chicken in the skillet skin side down and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, transfer the pan to the oven, and cook until firm, basting occasionally with the pan drippings, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the chicken cooks, make the fresh tomato salsa: Toss the tomatoes with the jalapeno, onion, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with the remaining salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Stir the paste into the salsa with the olive oil and 1/4 cup of cilantro.
• When chicken is cooked through, transfer the pieces to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. In the meantime, add the lime juice to the pan. After 1 minute, add the honey along with the chicken stock to heat through. Remove pan from heat and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cilantro and butter.
• To serve, divide the chicken among 4 plates, drizzle with pan sauce, and spoon some salsa over and around.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Arrange chicken on the preheated grill and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from the grill and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix avocado, tomato, and red onion for salsa together in a small bowl. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice chicken and top with salsa.

NECTARINE SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the nectarines, onion, vinegar, sugar, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Allow to sit 5 minutes.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the nectarine mixture 10 minutes, until onion and nectarines are tender and lightly browned.

CHEF JOHN'S NECTARINE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine nectarines, bell pepper, onions, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate to let flavors develop, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Before serving, stir in black pepper. Add a pinch more salt, if needed.

BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In large reasealable food storage plastic bag, mix dressing and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through grilling and brushing with marinade from plastic bag, until juice is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
• In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with fresh tomato salsa.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PLUM TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine mustard, mayonnaise, garlic, and zest and juice of 1 lime in a large bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle chicken drumsticks and thighs with salt and garlic pepper. Add chicken to the bowl and coat well. Place chicken into a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and juice of 1 lime.
• Remove chicken from the oven and serve with pan juices and a generous portion of salsa on top. Garnish with parsley.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRESH NECTARINE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Comine 2 Tbsp oil, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper and brush the mixture on the chicken breasts.
• Arrange prepared chicken on a baking sheet and place in the oven to roast for 40 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
• In a small bowl, combine nectarines, onion, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic and remaining oil and salt.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until chicken is ready.
• When chicken is cooked, transfer the pieces to serving plates and either top with the salsa, or serve it on the side.