FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN

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This main dish stars chicken marinated in tequila that's then grilled, and topped with Texas Bean Salsa and splashed with lime juice. Apple juice can be substituted for the tequila if you choose, and the chicken can also be broiled.

Provided by IIJUAN12

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 6h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
2 ripe tomatoes, diced and drained
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 limes, juiced
⅓ cup tequila
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 Romaine lettuce leaves
6 sprigs cilantro leaves, for garnish
6 lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

To make the salsa, mix the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red onion, bell pepper, chiles, and tomatoes together in a bowl. Toss vegetables with the Italian dressing, cilantro, garlic, and garlic salt until evenly blended. Cover, and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
About 45 minutes before serving time, place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with lime juice and tequila. Sprinkle evenly with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover the dish, refrigerate, and allow to marinate 10 minutes.
Remove chicken breasts from the marinade, and discard remaining marinade.
Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
To serve, place a lettuce leaf on each plate. Top with a chicken breast, and spoon Texas Bean Salsa over each, dividing evenly among servings. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 2600.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

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