Santa Fe Marinade Recipes

SANTA FE GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH (CARL'S JR. COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Pound out each of the chicken breasts so that they are a fairly even thickness throughout. Marinate the chicken by combining the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and crushed garlic in a resealable plastic bag with the chicken breasts. Marinade for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat.
• Make the sauce by combining the mayo, paprika, cayenne, curry powder, and salt in a bowl and mixing it up.
• Grill the chicken for about 5-8 minutes each side. Actual time will depend on the thickness of your meat. The chicken is done when it is firm to the touch. Place the pepper jack slices on each piece of chicken during the last minute or so of cooking so it can melt.
• Grill the buns face-side down for just a minute or two so that they are toasted. Spread the mayo mixture on the face of each bun. Top with cheese smothered chicken, green chili, and lettuce.

SANTA FE CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine meat, oil, lime juice, onion, peppers, garlic and salsa in a sealed plastic bag.
• Marinate overnight in fridge.
• Grill or broil meat and veggies 4-5 inches from heat source for 5-8 minutes per side.
• Bring the marinade to a boil for 2 minutes.
• Cut meat into thin strips.
• Cut veggies into thin strips.
• Divide among the tortillas and drizzle with a little marinade.
• Sprinkle with cheese and roll up.
• Top with sour cream and more salsa if desired.

SANTA FE GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag. In small bowl, mix 1/3 cup lime juice, the soy sauce, wine, oil, chili powder, cumin seed, coriander, garlic and honey. Pour over chicken, turning to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Set aside.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Add tortillas to grill for 1 minute or until heated through.
• Remove chicken from grill to cutting board; cut into thin slices. Place 2 tortillas on each serving plate; top with chicken, mango salsa and avocado.

SANTA FE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish or storage bag; add the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator up to 30 minutes.
• 2. Place the chicken and marinade in a large nonstick skillet; bring the marinade to a boil.
• 3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, foro 5 to 6 minutes or until the chicken is done. Sprinkle with chopped ciilantro.

SANTA FE (FAY) CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl well.
• Pour into a shallow baking pan and lay the chicken breasts in.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour (to even 2 days. But I would advise that if you are keeping it for over an hour or two do not add the lime juice to it. Add it a couple of hours prior to cooking it.) Preheat the broiler.
• After one hour, when the chicken has absorbed all the flavors of the marinade, pour in the white wine and the chopped cilantro.
• Broil the chicken under a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, basting it with the juices to keep it moist.
• Serve it in the pan juices.
• P.S. You can bake(at 180C) and pan grill this too with equally good results.

SANTA FE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except chicken.
• Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan and pour the marinade over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Grill over medium coals for about 10 minutes on each side.

BONNIE'S HOMEMADE SANTA FE RUB

Steps:

• 1. Mix all the ingredients in small bowl. Place in jar with tight-fitting lid. Store in cool, dark, dry place for up to 1 year.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD (APPLEBEE'S)

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a container with lid. Add Chicken and place in refrigerator overnight.
• Combine Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl with lid and place in refrigerator overnight with chicken.
• Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Grill skin-side down for about 5 minutes, turn and continue to grill for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. I use my George Forman grill with fantastic results (about 7 minutes).
• While the chicken is grilling combine ranch dressing with 2 Tablespoons of the Pico de Gallo. Set Aside.
• Prepare Garnishes.
• Toss salad greens with cheese and remaining Pico de Gallo (or less - to taste). Sprinkle with fried tortilla strips or lightly crushed tortilla chips.
• Cut chicken into strips and place on top of greens. Add Garnishes to plate.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Marinade the chicken in the marinade in a shallow glas bowl or pan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat your barbecue to a medium heat. Pound the chicken to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Grill the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side or until done.
• In a small bowl, combine mayo, paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper and salt.
• Brown the cut side of the hamburger buns in a hot pan. I usually lightly butter them first.
• Spread a tablespoon on the cut faces (top and bottom) bun. On the bottom, place a lettuce leaf. Cut open a chile and place it on top of the lettuce so that is covers most of the lettuce. Place the chicken on the chile then the slice of cheese, then the top bun.