Agave Lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEACH AND CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Add olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal and gently squeeze the ingredients together until combined. Add chicken thighs, press out most of the air, and seal.
• Lay the bag flat in the refrigerator so that the chicken thighs are in a single layer. Marinade for at least 4 hours, turning the bag over every 2 hours.
• Prepare the salsa before lighting the grill. Combine peaches, cherries, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate.
• Clean and preheat a gas grill to medium heat, about 20 minutes.
• Brush grill grates with olive oil. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken in a single layer until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with salsa.

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.

AGAVE-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRESH CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• To Make The Marinade: Place chicken in a ziplock bag. In a bowl whisk together marinade ingredients. Pour mixture over the chicken and reseal, squeezing out excessive air. Allow to marinate at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• To Make The Cherry Salsa: Mix ingredients and set aside. Serve over or along side the chicken.
• To Finish: Preheat grill to medium high heat. Once preheated, brush grill lightly with olive oil. Place chicken (if desired lightly season) on grill and cook (with lid closed) 5-8 minutes per side until juices run clear (depending on thickness).