Tequila Orange Bbq Chicken Burritos With Sharp Cheddar Baked Beans And Red Cabbage Recipes

BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a small dish, combine the salt, chile powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Brush the chicken with the olive oil and sprinkle on all sides with the spice mixture.
• Brush the grill with oil. Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish in a single layer.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce and chicken broth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and fork-tender, an additional 40 minutes.

CHICKEN AND BEAN BURRITO VERDE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the beans, broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the bean mixture to the small bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
• Put the lettuce, cilantro, the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
• Wrap the tortillas in paper towel and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• To build the burrito, spread 1/3 cup of the bean puree in the center of a warm tortilla. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of jalapeno. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, then 1/2 cup of the lettuce mixture and 2 slices of avocado. Wrap into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Serve with the salsa and yogurt alongside.
• Excellent source of: Fiber, Niacin, Protein, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
• Good source of: Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc

TEQUILA-ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• To make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
• Rinse the chicken breast under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Place chicken in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; pour in the marinade.
• Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
• Turn the bag to distribute the marinade; place in a bowl, and refrigerate 2-4 hours, turning every now and then.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade.
• Pour the marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 1 minute.
• Grill the chicken breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat, for 8-12 minutes or until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, turning and basting with the marinade once halfway through grilling time; serve warm.