Best South Of The Border Grilled Chicken Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

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This is a quick and simple chicken recipe. Simple flavors, but could be spiced up a bit to a persons individual taste with the addition of some mexican spices, chili powder, green chilies, etc.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 green pepper, cut in strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sour cream
16 ounces salsa
1 cup colby or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
Top with peppers and chicken.
Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN SANDWICH

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Spicy grilled chicken sandwiches (or you can broil), with pepper-jack cheese and a spicy mayo to give it a little kick. Perfect for weekend meals!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 slices tomatoes
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices red onions (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

Steps:

Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
Combine oil and juice in a resealable ziplock bag.
Add chicken and marinate 4-6 hours.
Combine ingredients for Spicy Mayo (mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, tomato paste, lime juice, and orange juice) until smooth.
Chill for several 2-3 hours before making sandwiches to blend flavors.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Grill or broil chicken 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once while cooking.
Remove chicken from heat and place cheese on chicken while it is very hot.
Butter cut sides of rolls and grill or toast until lightly golden and crisp.
Place chicken (with cheese), lettuce, tomato, red onion, a dallop of southwest mayo, and sprinkle about a tablespoon of chopped cilantro on each sandwich and top with upper portion of each roll.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 34.2

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