Best Southwestern Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN MARINADE
The perfect combo of smoky southwest ingredients without being too spicy, this chicken marinade makes kids and adults alike happy! Use the chicken for taco and burrito filling, salads, kabobs, quesadillas, and more.
Provided by Rachel Tiemeyer
Categories Chicken
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the oil, vinegar, cilantro/parsley, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt and pepper to a gallon-sized freezer bag, seal, and shake. Either seal and refrigerate until ready to use, OR add 1.5-2 pounds chicken to the bag, seal, and squish around to make sure the chicken is covered in marinade. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
- Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Cook the chicken however you'd like (grill, slow cook, pressure cook, or bake). See tips below in the Notes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 498.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN
"Lime juice and a splash of pepper sauce lend refreshing zest to this flavorful take on grilled chicken. It's so easy, you'll make it often." -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN BBQ CHICKEN BREAST
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine Smokey Rotisserie seasoning, chopped garlic, barbeque sauce, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to accommodate chicken and mix well. Coat chicken breasts with sauce and marinate covered and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes. Cook completely through on a hot grill.
SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN
A very flavorful marinade. Another family favorite from Jr. League's California Heritage Continues. Prep time does not include 4 hour marinating time.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Split chicken breasts.
- Place tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, oil, lime juice and black pepper in food processor and process for 30 seconds.
- Pour marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate, covered and refrigerated for at least 4 hours, turning frequently.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill over medium coals for 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently and basting with marinade.
- Sprinkle the breasts with parsley before serving.
- Serve with black beans.
- If serving marinade as a sauce with the chicken, be sure to cook thoroughly!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1442.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 33.7
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN
Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.
Provided by Tamcattt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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