BLACKENED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS & CRANBERRY MANGO SALSA
Not just a 'summer' dish, the oranges, reds, and greens in this make for a gorgeous harvest feast as well. The salsa is a wonderful blend of tart, sweet, and spicy and goes well against the cool flavor of the cheese (I often omit the chicken and make vegetarian quesadillas). Despite the long list of directions, this is not overly complex to make...but tastes like it should be. Originally posted by Mean Chef.
Provided by winkki
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Salsa (yields about 3 cups):.
- Toss the cranberries with the brown sugar then chop coarsley in a food processor, transfer to a heat resistant bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium-high heat; bring to a boil while stirring; once boiling, stop stirring and allow to cook for 3 minutes, then immediately pour syrup over cranberries and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice kiwi and mango.
- Combine mango, kiwi, red onion,cilantro, lime juice, serrano chile, garlic and honey; mix well and add to cranberry mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
- For the Quesadillas:.
- Place blackening seasoning in a shallow dish.
- Between two sheets of plastic wrap, flatten chicken breasts with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to a flat even thickness; rub each breast with a few drops of oil and dredge in the blackening seasoning to coat.
- Heat 1 tbl of peanut oil in a heavy skillet over high heat; add chicken and cook until blackened on both sides and cooked through- set aside to rest.
- In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, add onions and saute until just translucent; turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes until onions are soft but not browned.
- Stir in basil and honey and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add chicken broth and turn up heat high enough for broth to simmer; cook until almost all of the broth has evaporated; remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice chicken into small pieces and mix with onions.
- To assemble: Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on one tortilla, then spoon on 1/4 of the chicken mixture; sprinkle with 2 tbl more cheese and place another tortilla on top.
- Lightly brush a skillet with peanut oil and heat over medium high heat; slide the quesadilla into the skillet and heat until cheese begins to melt; brush upper tortilla with peanut oil and flip quesadilla in skillet.
- When cheese is melted, remove from skillet, cut into quarters and serve with cranberry-mango salsa.
- Note: quesadillas (top brushed with oil) can also be cooked on a parchment lined sheet pan in a 350 degree oven until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.8, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1215.2, Carbohydrate 111, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 46.7, Protein 49.5
BLACKENED CHICKEN
Great on a summer's day with fresh corn and mashed potatoes.
Provided by Karena
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
- Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA
A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!
Provided by Terry Coonan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
- Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA
Jalapeno pepper gives a little kick to the fruit salsa. Preparing this tropical-tasting dish in a skillet keeps your kitchen cool, which is especially nice on a summer day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. , In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm. , Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH CREOLE RICE PILAF
The late Chef Paul Prudhomme is credited with creating blackened fish in the 1980s. I believe the technique is misunderstood even though it's a fantastic recipe. The secret is simple: fat (either butter or oil), spice mix and a piping hot cast-iron skillet. Make sure to open a window to let any smoke out of the house. I like to serve the blackened chicken over Creole rice pilaf because rice is a Louisiana staple.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- For the Creole rice pilaf: Heat the butter and oil in a 2-quart saucepan or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, add the rice and stir a few times until the rice is coated. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook for about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is reduced and you see little holes on the top, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in half of the green onions. Cover until ready to serve.
- For the blackened chicken: Heat a 12-inch or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the hot paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, white pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
- Transfer the melted butter to a large bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter and arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets. Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the blackened seasoning mixture. Working in batches, cook the chicken until the first side is blackened, 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the chicken breasts are firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve over the Creole rice pilaf and garnish with the remaining green onions.
BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA
The salsa is what makes this recipe. I also tried it on halibut fillets and they turned out beautifully. I love its creamy, fruity and sweet flavor.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly sprinkle both sides of chicken with blackened steak seasoning. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned on both sides, turning once.
- Place the skillet and chicken into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Meanwhile, for salsa, in a large bowl whisk together rice vinegar, the 2 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir in avocado, papaya, sweet pepper, and chopped cilantro. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 154.7, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 28.6
BLACKENED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for blackened seasoning. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub both sides of chicken breast with blackened seasoning and salt. Cook chicken on pre-heated grill sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cook each side for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Mix together ingredients for pineapple salsa. Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1337 kcal, Fat 65 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 435 mg, Sodium 1806 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 148 mg
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