Best Grilled Mexican Chicken Recipes

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put all marinade ingredients in the blender or food processor and liquify.
• Put marinade in a gallon-size zip lock bag and add chicken pieces. Turn a few times to distribute marinade.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours I leave it for about 10 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on hot grill. Discard marinade.
• Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN AND BELINDA'S MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in margarita mix, tequila, and garlic in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. (I soaked it overnight, and it was really flavorful.).
• Remove chicken from marinade, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
• Preheat George Foreman or gas grill. Cook chicken just until cooked through (just until juices run clear-don't overcook, or it won't be as juicy).
• Serve with Mexican rice and black beans.
• Mexican Rice:.
• Cook rice in 1 tablespoon oil, until lightly browned.
• Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, and garlic salt; cover pan and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

GRILLED MEXICAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first all ingredients for marinade.
• Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 2 hours.
• Drain chicken well and grill until done.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and taco seasoning until blended. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat. Sear one side; turn and baste with marinade. Grill, uncovered, for 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with marinade.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Combine the first nine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Grill the chicken over medium heat until just cooked through, being careful not to overcook as they will dry out. Serve with a squirt of lime and a dollop of fat-free sour cream.

GRILLED MEXICAN CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Prepare marinade in a resealable plastic bag.
• 2. Tenderize chicken with kitchen mallet and place in marinade bag.
• 3. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 30 minutes to 3 hrs.
• 4. Then throw them on the grill. They will only take 15 to 20 minutes to cook. Ole'!

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Make the dressing: Grill the jalapeno and tomatillos, turning, until well charred and softened, about 5 minutes for the jalapeno and 20 minutes for the tomatillos. Transfer to a platter. Grill the orange and 1 lime cut-side down until well marked, about 2 minutes. Remove to the platter. Turn off the grill.
• Stem the jalapeno (remove the seeds for less heat); transfer to a blender. Add the tomatillos, the juice from the grilled orange and lime, the cilantro, oregano, chili powder and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; puree until smooth. Transfer half of the dressing to a large bowl; add the chicken and toss. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing until ready to serve.
• Reheat the grill to medium high; brush the grates with more vegetable oil. Brush the bell peppers, poblano and red onions with vegetable oil. Grill, turning, until charred and softened, about 15 minutes; transfer to a cutting board. Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer to the board. Brush the pineapple and the remaining halved lime with vegetable oil. Grill until marked, about 3 minutes; transfer to the board. Warm the tortillas on the grill.
• Arrange the lettuce on a platter. Slice the bell pepper, poblano, chicken and pineapple. Arrange on top of the lettuce along with the red onions. Sprinkle with the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the grilled lime, tortillas and reserved dressing.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix chicken and taco seasoning mix. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top each patty with cheese slice for last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Place patties on bottoms of buns; top with guacamole, salsa and tops of buns.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat. Combine grilled and chopped chicken breasts, coleslaw blend, shredded cheese, tomatoes, ranch dressing, lime juice and chili powder. Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas. Fold in sides of tortillas, then roll up burrito-style. Grill, seam-sides down, 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally. Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.

GRILLED MEXICAN CITRUS CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large shallow glass dish or 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes.
• Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning and brushing 2 to 3 times with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs). Discard any remaining marinade.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the water, pineapple juice, lime juice, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken in the bowl, and marinate 45 minutes in the refrigerator. Turn chicken, and continue marinating 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill the chicken, turning occasionally, 45 minutes, or until juices run clear.

MEXICAN-SEASONED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; rub butter and 1 tablespoon spice mixture under the skin. Rub remaining spice mixture over skin., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour out a third of the beer. Carefully poke additional holes in top of the can with a can opener. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity., Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat a gas grill, start a wood or charcoal fire or preheat a broiler; the fire should be moderately hot, and the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source.
• Combine the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cayenne, cloves, salt, pepper and oil in a blender or small food processor, and blend until fairly smooth. Add the juices, taste and adjust seasoning; the flavors should be powerful.
• Smear sauce over chicken; if time allows, marinate 30 minutes or so. Grill 6 to 8 minutes a side, or until meat is nicely browned and cooked medium or better on the inside. (Thighs with bones will take longer, about 20 minutes total.) Serve, garnished with the cilantro.

MEXICAN HONEY-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Instructions Combine all marinade ingredients in a sauce pan and stir well. Transfer 3 tablespoons of marinade to a zippered bag and add chicken. Massage bag well to coat all chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours. Heat remaining marinade over medium heat till mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook (watch carefully so that mixture does not overflow pan) until syrupy and reduced to one half original volume, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool. If cooking on outside grill, preheat grill to medium high. When hot, add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the reduced sauce until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚. To cook inside, heat oil in a large saute pan till almost smoking. Add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚. Brush frequently with the reduced sauce while cooking. (Don't over-crowd the thighs in the pan or they will simmer instead of sauté. Make in 2 batches if necessary.) Tent chicken with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN HONEY-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in a sauce pan and stir well to combine. Transfer 3 tablespoons to a zippered bag and add chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minute and up to 12 hours.
• Heat remaining marinade over medium heat till mixture comes to a boil. Continue to heat (watch carefully so that mixture does not overflow pan) until syrupy and reduced to one half original volume. Set aside to cool.
• When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium high. When hot, add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the reduced sauce until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚.
• To cook inside, heat oil in a large saute pan till almost smoking. Add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚. Brush frequently with the reduced sauce while cooking. (Don't over crowd the thighs in the pan or they will simmer instead of sauté. Make in 2 batches if necessary.)

MARINADE MEXICAN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preparation - Mexican-style Grilled Chicken you can use on beef and pork too Place the chicken in a 9-by-13-inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except the garnish. Pour over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour or, ideally, overnight in the refrigerator. Take the chicken out of the refrigerator an hour before cooking. Heat the grill to medium high. Grill the chicken for about 10 to 12 minutes per side, turning often to avoid burning. Remove and serve on a platter with cilantro sprigs. To grill chicken indoors: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place a baking sheet on the middle rack. Heat a grill pan on the stove over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and grill just until grill marks are formed on the chicken, about 3 minutes. Remove and place on the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through. This method prevents smoking while imparting the chicken with a grilled flavor.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill chicken breasts on grill, on low heat till centers are no longer pink (times will vary depending on grills).
• In a large bowl put in lettuce, black beans, corn, onions, olives, avocados, cheese, and cooled chicken.
• Toss and set aside.
• Mix dressing w/ taco seasoning, set aside till time to serve.
• When ready to serve, toss w/ cheese and dressing until all ingredients are incorporated and serve.
• Time does not include cooking time.

MEXICAN STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 9-x-13-inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the garnish. Pour over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour or, ideally, overnight in the refrigerator. Take the chicken out of the refrigerator an hour before cooking. Heat the grill to medium high. Grill chicken about 10 to 12 minutes per side, turning often to avoid burning. Remove and serve on a platter with cilantro sprigs.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN OVER RICE

Steps:

• In shallow non-metal pan or dish, combine orange juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic; mix well.
• Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat well.
• Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
• If marinating chicken for more than 15 minutes, cover and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, heat grill.
• Cook rice as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.
• When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
• Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Thinly slice each chicken breast half.
• Serve over hot cooked rice; top with salsa.
• Broiler directions: Marinate chicken and prepare rice as directed above.
• Line broiler pan with foil; spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on sprayed rack.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Serve as directed above.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first nine ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• 2. Grill the chicken over medium heat until just cooked through, being careful not to overcook as they will dry out.
• 3. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and a dollop of fat-free sour cream.