Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken With Cantaloupe Tomato Salsa Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill chicken 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), brushing occasionally with 1/3 cup dressing.
• Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, lime zest and juice with remaining dressing.
• Serve chicken topped with salsa, avocado and cilantro.

GRILLED JALAPENO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a sealable bag, pour Italian dressing over chicken and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
• Bring a small saucepan water to a boil and add jalapenos.
• Return to a boil and shut off heat allowing jalapeno to seep for 5-10 minutes.
• Pour off water and drain jalapenos on a paper towel.
• Once cool to handle, stuff each jalapeno with cream cheese.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Roll chicken breast around jalapeno peppers.
• Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon.
• Secure with toothpicks.
• Prepare the grill, by lightly oiling the grill grate and heating the grill to medium high heat.
• Arrange wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared grill.
• Grill for 20 minutes turning frequently, or until bacon is browned and the chicken juices run clear.
• UPDATE: I tried baking the chicken at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes and it came out very good as well.

JALAPENO-LIME MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 4-cup measuring cup, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 2 cups into a large bowl; add chicken. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

STIR-FRIED JALAPENO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts across into large meallions, then toss with the flour that is well-seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil and half the butter in your wok, and stir-fry the chicken with the jalapeno slices until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
• Add the lime zest and juice and continue to cook for about 30-45 seconds, stirring to coat the chicken.
• Then add the jelly with 2-3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until the jelly is dissolved and forms a glaze.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir-fry until it is incorporated, and serve.
• Garnish with lime slices and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

ROASTED JALAPENO AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Place oven rack to highest position and preheat broiler.
• Put tomatoes and peppers on a baking sheet and place under broiler for about 10 minutes.
• Tomatoes and peppers should be blackened in spots.
• Turn tomatoes and peppers over and broil for about another 10 minutes.
• Tomatoes and peppers should be blackened in spots and cooked through.
• Peppers may be done before tomatoes, if so, remove them as they are done.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Reduce heat to 425 degrees F.
• Cut onion into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings.
• Place onion and garlic on a baking sheet and place in oven.
• Cook for about 15 minutes or until onion is wilted and slightly charred and garlic is soft and brown.
• Stir a couple of times during cooking.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Remove stems from peppers and tomatoes.
• Put peppers, onion and garlic in a food processor and coarsely chop.
• Scoop into a large bowl.
• Coarsely chop tomatoes and put in bowl.
• Stir together and add salt and apple cider vinegar.
• Chop cilantro and add.
• You may want to use less cilantro.
• Adjust salt and vinegar to taste.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

GRILLED TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• While preparing grilled tomatoes, grill jalapeno, turning occasionally, until charred all over. Rub off skin with a paper towel; finely chop jalapeno (include seeds for added heat).
• In a bowl, toss tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro with lime juice. Season with salt, as desired.

JALAPENO GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the peppers, 1/3 cup lemon juice, parsley, garlic, rosemary and thyme. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breasts; gently stuff pepper mixture under the skin of each chicken breast. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the broth, pepper, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken skin side up on grill. Place chicken skin side up on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes. Turn and grill 12-14 minutes longer until a thermometer reads 170°.