Aztec Chicken Salad Recipes

AZTEC CHICKEN

Aztec Chicken image

Provided by Norman Van Aken

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, diced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted oil-cured black olives
1/4 cup drained capers, rinsed
1/4 cup Sherry
1/3 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter with vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all onions; cook until deep brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add sugar and sauté until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup vinegar; sauté until almost all liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Mix salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and pepper in small bowl. Rub chicken breasts all over with spice mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts, skin side down. Sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 20 seconds. Add caramelized onions, 1/4 cup vinegar, tomato, olives, capers, and Sherry. Cook until liquid reduces slightly, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, chicken broth, lime juice, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Add avocado; cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 4 tablespoons butter and stir until blended into sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken breast on each of 6 plates; spoon sauce over.

AZTEC CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO-CORN MASH

Aztec Chicken with Sweet Potato-Corn Mash image

A great taste of central Mexico with a little heat and quite a bit of flavor! Garnish with two halves grilled plantain or banana and cilantro.

Provided by Vintage Chef

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

canola oil
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
½ tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
6 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves
5 ears corn
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large sweet potatoes
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Combine oil, honey, ancho chile powder, garlic, and hot sauce in a bowl; whisk together. Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade and close bag. Marinate in refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Place corn in a shallow baking pan. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until corn is roasted and brown, about 25 minutes. Continue baking until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes more.
Allow corn and sweet potatoes to cool until easy to handle, about 20 minutes. Cut kernels from ears of corn; transfer half to a blender. Peel and cube sweet potatoes; add to the blender. Add cream; puree. Transfer mash to a bowl; stir in the remaining corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from bag and place on preheated grill; discard remaining marinade. Cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Cut chicken breasts into 3 equal pieces; serve on top of sweet potato-corn mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 141.1 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

APPLEBEE'S AZTEC CHICKEN SALAD

Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad image

Make and share this Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 lb fresh boneless skinless chicken breast
chipotle chili dry rub seasonings, from specialty store to taste
1 ounce vegetable oil
1 lb chopped salad greens, washed (romaine, Iceberg, Etc)
2 ounces red bell peppers, cut 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces green bell peppers, cut 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces red onions, cut 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces corn kernels, fresh (or Thawed Frozen)
2 ounces celery, cut 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces black beans, drained, rinsed (1/8 of a 15-oz Can)
2 cups tri-color corn tortilla strips (or Crushed Chips)
1 cup smoky tomato vinaigrette (or Dressing of Your Choice)
4 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Rub chipotle spice over chicken breasts and cook in skillet to a 165º internal temperature.
While cooking, begin preparation of salad by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing sink. Rinse and wash all vegetables in cold, 40º water with 1/2 cup of salt and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Drain.
Clean and sanitize cutting board and knife. Chop salad greens into 1X1" squares. Trim peppers, onions, celery and dice into 1/4" cubes and place into large mixing bowl. Add greens, corn, black beans, tortilla strips and dressing and gently mix with a spatula.
Mound salad onto plate and top with pepper jack cheese. When chicken is thoroughly cooked, dice into 1/2" cubes and add to top of salad just prior to serving.