Best Baja Chicken Recipes

BAJA-STYLE CHICKEN BOWL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, corn, and red pepper in hot oil until heated through and pepper is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon rice into 2 bowls, divide chicken mixture between the two bowls, and top each with salsa and Monterey Jack cheese.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACO SALAD WITH CREAMY BAJA CATALINA DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare Cilantro Lime Chicken according to directions, reserving 1 tablespoon marinade for dressing. Slice or chop cooked chicken. Meanwhile, whisk together all of the Dressing ingredients in a medium bowl, including the 1 tablespoon reserved Cilantro Lime Marinade. Store in the refrigerator. Best if chilled at least 30 minutes. May keep in an airtight container up to 7 days. To assemble, add the Salad Ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle individual servings with desired amount of dressing. Season with additional salt, pepper, hot sauce and/or lime juice to taste. Recipe Notes *For more of a vinaigrette, you may sub the mayo and sour cream for canola oil

BAJA GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine cumin, oregano, sazon, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add lime juice and olive oil and stir to make the marinade. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill marinated chicken until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and shred chicken with forks.
• Spray canola oil onto the tortillas and heat on the grill approximately 45 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a paper towel to keep warm. Serve with shredded chicken.

BAJA CITRUS MARINADE (CHICKEN OR PORK CHOPS)

Steps:

• Whisk or stir together all ingredients.
• Place meat in a rectangular shaped pan or dish and pour marinade over all contents.
• Turn and move pieces to ensure best coverage of marinade. (Turn halfway through if you are at home.).
• Marinate for 4 or more hours (or overnight).
• Grill until cooked thoroughly!

BAJA BAKED CHICKEN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.
• Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.
• Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.
• Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.

BAJA CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan, brown in a little oil on all sides. Remove, and set aside.
• Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno to pan. Saute until vegetables have softened. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and oregano to pan. Cook and stir another minute.
• Add the broth, tomatoes, corn, and chicken. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Top with any or all of the garnishes.

BAJA CHICKEN TACO PIZZA

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the salad dressing, salsa, lime juice and cilantro. Cover and process on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning; set aside. , Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread salsa mixture over crust. Sprinkle with the chicken mixture, tomato, onion and cheese. Bake at 425° for 17-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with lettuce; top with avocado slices. Serve immediately.

BAJA CHICKEN & SLAW SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and lime juice. In another small bowl, combine slaw ingredients. Chill sauce and slaw until serving., Cut each chicken breast in half widthwise; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Grill rolls, cut sides down, 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve chicken on rolls with lettuce, tomato, sauce and slaw.

BAJA CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the taco seasoning mix, light brown sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and cider vinegar; blend well.
• Place chicken pieces in a medium, shallow bowl.
• Pour 1/2 cup of the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
• Reserve remaining mixture for the dressing.
• In a medium skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from seasoning mixture and discard remainder of mixture.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
• In a large bowl, combine the baby greens, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
• Add reserved seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
• On a serving platter, arrange salad mixture and top with chicken, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and black olives.
• Arrange blue tortilla chips around the salad.

BAJA CHICKEN

Steps:

• mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
• add chicken and let marinate 24 - 48 hours.
• take chicken out of marinade and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
• bake uncovered in a 425 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
• cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 more minutes.
• while still warm place in a mixer and slowly beat with paddle to shred or shred by hand when cool enough to do so.
• serve over rice or wrapped in a tortilla.
• Alternate cooking method using a grill.
• reserve 1/3 of marinade.
• mix chicken into the rest of marinade.
• marinate 24 - 48 hours.
• cook the chicken on a grill until outside is slightly blackened.
• put in a 9x13 pan
• add the reserved marinade.
• cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• shred as described above.

BAJA GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix dressing and cumin until blended; pour over chicken in shallow dish. Turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 15 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, grill corn 15 min. or until tender, turning occasionally.
• Remove corn from grill; set aside to cool. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Cut chicken into thin strips, then cut kernels off corn. Combine corn and pico de gallo.
• Top tortillas with corn mixture, cheese and chicken; fold in half. Grill 1 to 2 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and quesadillas are lightly browned on both sides.

DAN'S BAJA CHICKEN

Steps:

• As I said before, this can be cooked any way you would like. Still, I prefer to grill these over charcoals.
• Assemble all ingredients, and dump the chicken inches Let meld for at least 3 hours (although overnight is best).
• Cook completely
• Cover with the finely diced peppers (for color),
• And enjoy!
• This is the first recipe I have ever posted online, so please be kind. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

BAJA CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine taco seasoning mix, brown sugar, 1/2 cup oil and vinegar mix well. Place chicken in shallow medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup seasoning mixture over chicken. Reserve remaining mixture for dressing.Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from seasoning mixture add to skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center, stirring frequently. Discard remaining used seasoning mixture.In large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes and onion. Add reserved seasoning mixture toss to coat. Arrange salad mixture on serving platter. Top with chicken, cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives. Arrange tortilla chips around salad.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 460 Protein 23g Carbohydrate 15g Fat 34g Sodium 740mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SLOW COOKER BEER BRAISED BAJA CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Add ingredients to the slow cooker: Place the onions in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the chicken on top in a single layer. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chipotle peppers (with sauce), cumin, oregano, 4 cloves of garlic, ½ cup of lime juice, 2 tsp honey, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Add the beer to the slow cooker.
• Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with a lid. Cook until the chicken is tender and registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 2 - 3 hours on HIGH or 4-5 hours on LOW.
• Meanwhile, make the baja sauce: In the bowl of a food processor add the remaining clove of garlic, jalapeno and cilantro. Pulse to roughly chop, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in the remaining 2 TBS lime juice, 1 tsp honey, fajita seasoning, mayonnaise and sour cream. Process to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. If a thinner sauce is desired, add in a splash or two of water. Transfer to the refrigerator to allow the flavors to marry.
• Shred the chicken: Remove the lid and while the chicken is still warm, either shred the chicken with 2 forks right in the slow cooker, or transfer the chicken to a cutting board to shred. Toss the shredded chicken with the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the chicken to a serving bowl*.
• Assemble the tacos: Divide the chicken among tortillas. Top with desired garnishes and drizzle with baja sauce. Enjoy!

BAJA BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended; pour over chicken in shallow dish. Turn to even coat both sides of each wing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 15 min., turning occasionally. Brush lightly with some of the barbecue sauce; grill 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done, turning and brushing frequently with remaining barbecue sauce.
• Place chicken on platter; top with onions.

JACK'S BAJA CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut wings in half at joint, remove wing tip and discard. Combine whiskey, lime juice, chili powder, salt and oil until slightly thickened. Pour whiskey mixture over chicken wings and refrigerate overnight. Cook on grill for 15 minutes, turning frequently, and basting with marinade. Enjoy!

BAJA CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Stir in salsa; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Spoon onto pizza crust; top with remaining ingredients. Place directly on oven rack.
• Bake 10 to 15 min. or until pizza is heated through and cheese is melted.

BAJA BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• MIX first 5 ingredients until blended; pour over chicken in shallow dish. Turn to even coat both sides of each wing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• HEAT grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 15 min., turning occasionally. Brush lightly with some of the barbecue sauce; grill 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done, turning and brushing frequently with remaining barbecue sauce.
• PLACE chicken on platter; top with onions.

BAJA CHICKEN & SLAW SLIDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime peel and lime juice. In another small bowl, combine the slaw ingredients. Chill the sauce and slaw until serving.
• Cut each chicken breast in half widthwise; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings.
• Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 to 7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
• Grill rolls, cut sides down, for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve chicken on rolls with lettuce, tomato, sauce and slaw. Yield: 8 servings.