Grilled Chicken With Chipotle Avocado Salsa Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHIPOTLE-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine taco seasoning mix, oil, lime juice and honey; mix well. Brush mixture evenly over all sides of chicken quarters.
• When grill is heated, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning frequently.
• Meanwhile, combine all salsa ingredients; mix well. Serve salsa mixture with chicken.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BOWL WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Add the chicken breasts to a large plastic bag with the chipotle vinaigrette, allow to marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Before grilling the chicken, prepare the chunky avocado salsa using the recipe link provided above.
• Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a grill preheated to medium high heat.
• Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Remove from the grill, loosely cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
• Add the zucchini noodles and saute for 3-5 minutes.
• Divide the zucchini noodles between two bowls.
• Slice the chicken and add it to each bowl.
• Top the chicken with the chunky avocado salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the marinade and set aside.
• Pound the breasts to even thickness or slice in half horizontally to get evenly sized breasts and add to the bowl of marinade. Mix through until the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Use right away if needed or marinate for 30-minutes or up to 12 hours.
• Grill chicken over medium-high heat or in a large heavy-duty skillet on the stovetop for 5-6 minutes per side or until the inside is cooked through and the outside is charred. Top with fresh avocado salsa and serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan stir together quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then cover, reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill (or indoor grill, panini press, or cook over the stove in a grill pan) to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl whisk together ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pound chicken breasts to even out their thickness using the flat side of meat mallet. Brush both sides with the 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil then season both sides of chicken with the chili powder mixture (use all of it). Grill chicken until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side (or about 4 minutes total if using an indoor electric grill or panini press set at high heat or sear). Transfer chicken to a plate, cover and let rest 5 minutes then cut into pieces, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• While the chicken is resting, prepare avocado salsa. In a medium mixing bowl gently toss together tomatoes, avocados, red onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To assemble burrito bowls, divide quinoa among serving bowls. Top with chicken, corn, black beans, cheese, avocado salsa and Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.

CHIPOTLE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree the chipotles, garlic, oil, and salt. Wipe the chickens with paper towels. Thoroughly coat the pieces on all sides with a layer of the chipotle paste.
• Place in a nonreative baking dish or in resealable bags and refrigerate for 2 hours, or as long as overnight.
• Heat the grill to medium. With the lid open, grill the chicken on both sides until well marked but not burned- about 7 minutes per side. Turn the heat to low, close the lid, and cook the chicken, skin side up, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees. (Alternatively, bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.).
• Serve with tortillas and salsa.
• Avocado Salsa: Place the avocados in a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt an dlime juice; mix gently with the onion and cilantro (don't mash; it should look diced).
• Note: this salsa should be served within 3 hours. To help it keep its color, press a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the avocado and refrigerate until needed.