South Of The Border Grilled Chicken Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
• Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
• Top with peppers and chicken.
• Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, sugar, salt, cayenne and olive oil in a bowl. Mixture will be a little dry.
• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet or other heavy object until a uniform 1/4-inch thickness. Use your hands to rub chicken with chili mixture. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning 9 to 10 minutes until juices run clear when the thickest part of the breast is pierced with the tip of a knife. Slice crosswise into strips.

CHICKEN - SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Steps:

• Pound chicken breast halves to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Combine flour and seasonings in a medium bwl.
• Lightly beat eggs.
• Measure cornmeal into a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken, first into seasoned flour,then in eggs, then coat with cornmeal, and chill in the fridge.
• Saute coated chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes on each side,or until golden.
• Arrange chicken on an oven-proof platter or baking dish, spoon salsa or picante over the chicken, top with chopped chilies, then Muenster slices.
• Place in a 350* oven or in the broiler, for about 15 minutes - until the cheese has melted to your tastes.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Combine oil and juice in a resealable ziplock bag.
• Add chicken and marinate 4-6 hours.
• Combine ingredients for Spicy Mayo (mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, tomato paste, lime juice, and orange juice) until smooth.
• Chill for several 2-3 hours before making sandwiches to blend flavors.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
• Grill or broil chicken 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once while cooking.
• Remove chicken from heat and place cheese on chicken while it is very hot.
• Butter cut sides of rolls and grill or toast until lightly golden and crisp.
• Place chicken (with cheese), lettuce, tomato, red onion, a dallop of southwest mayo, and sprinkle about a tablespoon of chopped cilantro on each sandwich and top with upper portion of each roll.
• Serve hot.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.