Best Smoky Roasted Chicken And Citrus Salsa Recipes

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HOMEMADE SMOKY SALSA



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This no-salt-added salsa is delicious raw or can be used in any recipe requiring salsa or picante sauce. It will keep, covered, in the fridge up to one week.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ bunches chopped fresh cilantro
1 red onion, chopped
1 large fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chipotle flakes

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, liquid smoke, black pepper, and chipotle flakes in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 11.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA



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Topped with tart citrus and sweet honey salsa, this tender grilled chicken is an attractive entree. The mouthwatering recipe comes from Molly Slosson of Westport, Washington.-Molly Slosson, Westport, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pink grapefruit sections
2/3 cup orange sections
1/2 medium lemon, peeled and cut into sections
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash onion powder
Dash garlic powder
Dash dried oregano
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the grapefruit, orange and lemon. Combine the cilantro, lime juice, honey, lime zest and cayenne; stir into fruit mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano; sprinkle over chicken., Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORN SALSA #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. This is a great Southwestern style dish that incorporates the rich smoky flavor of charred vegetables. The citrus juice in the marinade tenderizes the chicken and adds a bright flavor. Roasted jalapeno and sweet corn in the salsa adds excitement and depth to the dish.

Provided by bbort

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon, juice of
2 limes, juice of, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small jalapeno
1 ear sweet corn, shucked
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
Reynolds Wrap Foil

Steps:

  • In food storage bag combine lemon juice, all but 1 teaspoon of the lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to make marinade. Add chicken, seal and shake the bag to coat chicken evenly. Place in refrigerator for at least one hour. Remove chicken ½ hour before cooking.
  • Make salsa by turning broiler on high. Form two pieces of Reynold's Wrap foil into two shallow bowls. Place jalapeno and ear of corn in foil to prevent from rolling under broiler. Place both the jalapeno and corn on a baking sheet under the broiler on highest oven rack. Broil turning often until jalapeno is completely charred and corn is slightly charred on all sides. Do not turn off broiler.
  • Place charred jalapeno in a small bowl and cover with Reynold's Wrap foil. Set aside for five minutes. Meanwhile slice kernels off cob and place in a bowl. Add black beans, tomatoes, onion, ½ tablespoon olive oil, remaining cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Remove jalapeno from bowl and peel off charred skin. Slice off both ends. Cut a slit down the jalapeno and remove the seeds. Finely chop jalapeno and stir into the corn mixture. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat a remaining olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and place on a baking sheet lined with Reynold's Wrap foil. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Place chicken on serving dish. Spoon roasted corn salsa over top of chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 1168, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 40.1

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS SALSA



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This grilled chicken with citrus salsa makes the perfect warm-weather dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 jalapeno peppers, 1 thinly sliced, 1 diced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 dashes tequila (optional)
1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 scallions, thinly sliced
10 yellow and/or red cherry tomatoes, seeded and diced
Grated zest of 1/2 orange and 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro
4 tomatillos, diced (optional)
4 handfuls of mesclun or other mixed greens

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup of each of the lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeno slices. Rub chicken with salt and pepper, add to marinade. Add a dash of tequila. Marinate for at least half an hour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine citrus fruit, scallions, tomatoes, remaining lime juice and olive oil, zests, salt and pepper, diced jalapeno, cilantro, tomatillos, and remaining tequila. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade. Cook on a hot grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Divide greens among four plates. Slice chicken and arrange on top of greens. Spoon salsa over each salsa and serve immediately.

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