Grilled Chicken Breasts With Salsa And Fried Capers Recipes

CHILE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Butterfly the chicken: Slice each breast almost in half horizontally (do not cut all the way through); open like a book so the chicken lies flat.
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Meanwhile, make the salsa: Toss the tomatoes, tomatillos, red onion and the remaining 3 teaspoons lime juice in a bowl; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken, turning once, until marked and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with the salsa and serve with the lime wedges.
• Per serving: Calories 344; Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 148 mg; Sodium 769 mg; Carbohydrate 7 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 60 g Photograph by Yunhee Kim

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium to medium-high heat. Brush the grate of the grill with canola oil just before you grill the chicken. Season the chicken with lemon pepper and put on the grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the capers and white wine and reduce by half. Whisk in the mustard, and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream.
• Arrange the chicken on a platter and dollop with the creamy sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SALSA AND FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Combine two tablespoons olive oil with the garlic, lemon juice and rosemary. Mix well, spread over the chicken breasts and marinate them for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a baking sheet and place the tomatoes on the sheet in one layer. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until they are browned and dried out (they will not look very attractive, but this does not matter).
• Rinse the capers under cold running water. Dry them well and dredge them with flour. Heat an inch of peanut oil until just below smoking (you can use a small saucepan) and deep fry the capers until they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towels.
• Chop the tomatoes and mix them with the parsley and ginger. Moisten with the remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat broiler or coals. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook them for 10 to 12 minutes on each side or until they are done. Place them on a platter and top with the tomato-ginger mixture and sprinkle with the capers and parsley.