Grilled Chicken Breasts With Grilled Peach Corn And Avocado Salad Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (leave several inches between them and work in batches as needed). Cover with plastic wrap to keep things tidy, and with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken to an even thickness. It doesn't need to be ultra thin-just make sure the middle is fairly even with the ends (the chicken should be about 1/2-inch thick).
• With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).
• In a large ziptop bag, combine the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken.
• Seal the bag to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Place in a pan or bowl to catch any drips. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it to marinate for up to 12 hours (5 to 6 hours is ideal). Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!
• When ready to grill, preheat the grill to high (475 degrees F). If your chicken has been in the refrigerator, remove it and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grates.
• Place the chicken on the grill presentation (smooth) side down, shaking off any excess marinade. Cover the grill and let cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip. The chicken should lift easily off the grill; if it sticks, allow it to cook another minute or two.
• Recover the grill and cook for an additional 4 to 8 minutes. Chicken is considered done at 165 degrees F. I like to remove chicken from the grill around the 155-160 degree F mark and allow it to finish cooking while resting. DO NOT OVERCOOK, or your chicken will be dry.
• Place the chicken on a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Add any desired toppings or sauces. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Cut the kernels off the cob and mix together with all the remaining ingredients. Keep covered and refrigerated.
• The recipe for salsa should not be made a day in advance, as the avocado will turn brown.
• Preheat grill or broiler.
• Season chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Brush with lemon juice. Grill 10 to 15 minutes total on a hot grill, turning 3 times. Serve with Avocado Corn Salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GRILLED PEACH, CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, the cumin, paprika, 2 cloves grated garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 cup oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to marinate.
• Combine the chives, cilantro, honey, remaining clove grated garlic, juice and zest from the remaining lime, salt and pepper to taste and 1/2 cup oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with more salt if needed. Set the dressing aside.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Toss the peach wedges and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl, season with salt and grill until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer back to the bowl. Add the corn, season with salt and add 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Toss to coat and set aside.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, turning every so often, until cooked through and crisp on the outside, 15 to 17 minutes. (An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should register 160 degrees F.) Remove the chicken from the grill and set aside on a plate to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
• To serve, place a sliced chicken breast on each plate. Divide peaches and corn between the plates, layer with avocado wedges and sprinkle with feta. Spoon the dressing over the chicken and place the remaining dressing in a ramekin and serve alongside. Sprinkle with more chives and cilantro. Enjoy!