MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN VERACRUZ

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Get out the Mexican oregano to make Mexican Grilled Chicken Veracruz! This zesty Mexican grilled chicken dish goes great with a mixed green salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes, drained, divided
1 Tbsp. dried Mexican oregano
6 each bone-in chicken thighs and legs (4 lb.)
1 jar (5.75 oz.) pitted green olives, drained, halved
3 pickled jalapeño peppers, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium.
  • Blend dressing, 1 can tomatoes and oregano in blender until smooth. Place chicken on large sheet of heavy-duty foil; bring up foil sides. Top chicken with tomato sauce, remaining tomatoes, olives and peppers. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place packet on grate of grill; cover with lid.
  • Grill 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packet. Serve chicken topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0.5432 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 22 g

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