Best Cool Cucumber Chicken Recipes

KICKIN' CHIPOTLE FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH COOL CUCUMBER SLAW

Kickin' Chipotle Fried Chicken Tenders with Cool Cucumber Slaw image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5h28m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

One 7-ounce can chipotle peppers (including adobo sauce)
1 quart buttermilk
2 pounds chicken tenders
1 cup masa
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Canola oil, for frying
Cool Cucumber Slaw, recipe follows
Cilantro sprigs
Cucumber wedges
2 Armenian or English cucumbers, coarsely shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 small carrot, finely shredded
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

Pour chipotle peppers and adobo sauce into a blender. Add 2 cups buttermilk; cover and process until peppers are completely pureed.
Place chicken in a large zip top plastic bag and pour buttermilk mixture and remaining buttermilk over chicken. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
Combine the masa, panko, salt and pepper in a large zip top plastic bag. Drain chicken pieces; add to masa mixture, 1 at a time, and shake to coat. Shake off excess; place on waxed paper for 15 minutes before frying.
Heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in a large cast iron skillet.
Fry chicken for about 4 minutes on each side or until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a paper towel lined platter. Once well drained, keep chicken warm on a wire rack over a baking sheet in a oven preheated to 300 degrees F.
Serve chicken on a large platter with Cool Cucumber Slaw. Garnish with Cilantro and cucumber wedges.
Stir together the cucumber and salt. Place in a colander over a mixing bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Discard liquid and place cucumber in mixing bowl. Add yogurt, lime juice, mint, cilantro, carrot, scallion and sugar to the cucumber. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

COOL CUCUMBER CHICKEN

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My husband really likes chicken, so when I need a delicious dish for a picnic, this is what I make. -Andria Barosi-Stampone, Randolph, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Brush both sides of chicken with oil. Broil 5 in. from the heat or grill over medium heat, for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

JERK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH COOL CUCUMBER SAUCE

Jerk Chicken Kabobs with Cool Cucumber Sauce image

Cook up some vibrant Caribbean flavors on the grill today with our outstanding recipe for Jerk Chicken Kabobs with Cool Cucumber Sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup A.1. Classic Marinade
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cucumber, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Pour over chicken, bell peppers and onions in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat chicken and vegetables with marinade mixture. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken and vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 4 skewers alternately with vegetables.
Grill kabobs 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with cucumber mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g