CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN
This Cuban mojo chicken recipe is so flavorful and so easy. The zesty marinade creates juicy chicken legs ready to bake, served with pineapple-avocado salsa.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 350°F
- Add to the food processor, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, lime zest, cumin, oregano, salt, and black ground pepper.
- Process for 10 seconds. You don't want the sauce to become too creamy.
- Add the olive oil and process for 5 seconds, just to combine ever so slightly.
- Add the chicken and chopped onion in a large bowl.
- Pour half of the mojo sauce over the chicken and onions. Cover with cling film, and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
- Set aside the remaining half of the mojo sauce for later use.
- When the chicken is done marinating, add chicken and onions the the baking tray, together with the sauce it marinated in.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop up the pineapple, avocado, and cherry tomatoes into small pieces and add them in a small bowl. Mix in the remaining half of Mojo sauce you saved earlier. Your salsa is ready!
- Drizzle pineapple-avocado salsa over baked chicken, serve with steamed rice and beans, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 55 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh pineapple, diced tomato, orange bell pepper, fresh cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, corn tortillas, shredded red cabbage, Freshness Guaranteed Antibiotic Free Rotisserie Chicken, avocados
Provided by Walmart
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the excess liquid from the salsa, then season with more salt to taste. Extra salsa will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream evenly over a warm tortilla. Layer on ¼ cup red cabbage, 2 ounces Freshness Guaranteed NAE Shredded Rotisserie Chicken, 2-3 slices of avocado, and top with 2-3 tablespoons pineapple salsa. Repeat to make the remaining tacos.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BEAN & PINEAPPLE SOFT TACOS
The sweet and spicy filling in these delicious soft tacos is a refreshing change from basic ground beef or chicken. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mash half of the beans; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add the pineapple, salsa, chilies, mashed beans and remaining beans; heat through. Stir in cilantro., Place 1/2 cup filling on one side of each tortilla. Add toppings of your choice; fold in half. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN TACOS
While growing up, I developed a love of cooking from scratch. Friends and family are delighted when I present my homemade tortillas so they can assemble theses tasty tacos. -Teresa Obsnuk, Berwyn, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in enough water for mixture to form a ball. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine the chicken, salsa, beans, onion powder, chili powder and remaining cumin. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For tortillas, divide dough into eight balls; roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. In an ungreased skillet, cook tortillas, one at a time, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds on each side. , Layer between pieces of waxed paper or paper towel; keep warm. Spoon chicken mixture over half of each tortilla and fold over. Serve with lettuce, cheese, olives, sour cream and salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
These chicken tacos with homemade pineapple salsa are quickly assembled once you've marinated the chicken. The actual grill time is only about 6 minutes.
Provided by Bren
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, pineapple, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and sugar; toss to combine. Cover salsa with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Place the remaining red onion in the bowl of a small food processor. Add juice of one lime and process until finely ground, about 3 minutes.
- Place chicken strips into a shallow dish. Slather onion mixture over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil the grill.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate.
- Lightly brown the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the salsa.
- Thinly slice the chicken, against the grain. Lay tortillas out on plates, top with lettuce, chicken, pineapple salsa, and Sriracha sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 491.2 mg, Sugar 8 g
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
A spicy, smoky chicken filling in soft tortillas, this moreish, low-calorie dinner is on the table in just 20 minutes
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a food processor, roughly blitz the chicken thighs into chunky mince. Alternatively, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add half the onion and the chicken mince. Season well and cook for about 5 mins on a high heat to brown, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Add the spices, vinegar, chipotle paste, passata and sugar. Cook for another 5 mins, then remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining onion, the pineapple and coriander. Serve the chicken and the pineapple salsa with warm tortillas and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA
"There's nothing timid about the flavors in this Southwestern-style entree," writes Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. "Prepared on the grill or broiled, it's a fast, fun meal for a busy weeknight or a weekend get-together with friends."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; refrigerate until serving. Combine the brown sugar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub over both sides of chicken. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRISPY CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE TACOS
Treat yourself to a Friday night round of crispy, spicy chicken tacos with a punchy pineapple and chilli salsa. Best enjoyed with a margarita
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the chicken and set the skin aside. Slice the chicken into strips. Toss in a bowl with the paprika, ground coriander, 2 tbsp of the olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs.
- For the salsa, cut the pineapple down the length, cut out the core, then cut the flesh into small cubes. Toss in a bowl with the red onion, chilli, coriander and lime juice.
- Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken skin with salt and fry over a high heat for 3-5 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp. Set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Tip the marinated chicken into the pan and fry over medium-high heat for 10-12 mins, turning halfway through.
- Mix the mayo, soured cream and chipotle paste together in a bowl. Mash the avocado with the lime juice and some seasoning in another bowl.
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and warm the tortillas on a baking tray for 5-7 mins, or in a microwave for 1-2 mins. Let everyone fill their own with the spicy soured cream, avocado, chicken, salsa and crumbled chicken skin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 856 calories, Fat 56 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
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- To make the marinade, in a small bowl whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pour into the large resealable plastic bag with the chicken.
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