Lime Salsa Glazed Chicken Recipes

LIME SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix together salsa, mustard and lime juice. Add skinless chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Cook the brown rice in unsalted water according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Sauté until browned on both sides and juices run clear - about 9 minutes per side (end temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
• Remove chicken from skillet leaving sauce behind. Add rest of marinade and bring to boil. Whisk in yogurt and sugar until heated through.
• To serve place a piece of chicken alongside a scoop of brown rice. Top with sauce and garnish with a lime wedge.

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine cilantro, club soda, olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process marinade until smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound using a meat mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over chicken. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Toss tomatoes, strawberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chicken is ready to serve.
• Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Spoon salsa over grilled chicken.

GARLIC LIME GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken w/ the juice of one lime and the oil and garlic in a zip lock bag in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
• For the salsa mix all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside for the flavors to blend, mean while grill the chicken breasts on low heat till no longer pink.
• Place 1 cup of rice on each plate cover with a chicken breast and then divide the salsa amongst the 4 plates and serve.
• Time does not include marinade time or time to steam rice.

LIME GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bake chicken at 375°F for 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare glaze: With a vegetable peeler, remove green part of lime peel; cut into thin strips to measure 1 tablespoon.
• Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lime.
• Over medium heat, heat preserves, lime peel, lime juice, soy sauce, and onion, stirring constantly.
• Baste chicken with glaze.
• Bake 10 minutes more, basting occasionally.

LIME SALSA GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• In small bowl, combine the salsa,lime juice and chili powder.
• Mix well.
• Place chicken on grill, skin side down over low heat.
• Cook 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender.
• Turn once and brush frequently with glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Bring any remaining glaze to boil.
• Serve as sauce with chicken.