Grilled Fruity Balsamic Chicken With Cilantro Salad Recipes

GRILLED FRUITY BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO SALAD.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring the vinegar to a boil and cook until it is reduced by half, 20-25 minutes.
• Stir in the molasses and black pepper.
• Remove from heat.
• Brush the balsamic glaze into the chicken and place on the heated grill to start cooking.
• When the chicken is nearly done place the peaches on the grill, cut side down and grill until they are nicely brown (about 2 minutes).
• Turn them over, brush the cut side with the balsamic glaze, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
• Remove the peaches and chicken from the grill and give them another coat of glaze.
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• Combine the cilantro and olive oil in a blender or processor and puree.
• Whisk in the vinegar,onion, salt and pepper.
• Toss the dressing through the prepared lettuce and cucumber.
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• To serve this dish, place the salad onto two plates.
• Lay a sliced chicken breast on top of the salad and place two peach halves beside the chicken.
• Scatter the shaved parmesan over the top and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil with 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/8 tsp salt. Set aside.
• Layer a Mason jar with button mushrooms, quinoa, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes and peppers. Top with leaf lettuce. Drizzle with dressing, put on lid and shake before serving.

GRILLED BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Place in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. Combine chicken broth and next 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Reserve 1/2 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal bag, and refrigerate up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Grill chicken, uncovered, at medium-high for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through, basting with reserved 1/2 cup marinade every few minutes. Done when juices run clear.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix together the marinade ingredients in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
• Marinade for about 1 hour. You can leave the chicken in the marinade longer, but because the mixture is very acidic, the chicken will begin to appear poached.
• Preheat your grill. Cook the chicken over medium hot coals for about 3-5 mins per side.
• Serve and enjoy.

GRILLED BALSAMIC-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place 1 cup of the dressing and the chicken; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill for medium heat.
• Place chicken on grill; discard marinade. Cover grill; reduce heat to low and cook 7 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 7 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken across grain into thin strips.
• In 7-quart bowl, gently toss chicken, salad greens, strawberries and remaining 3/4 cup dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts.