Castillian Grilled Chicken Recipes

CASTILLIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend soy sauce, water, olive oil, garlic, oregano leaves, ground cumin and ground cayenne pepper; pour over chicken breasts in a large plastic food storage bag.
• Press air out of bag; close top securely.
• Turn bag over several times to coat pieces.
• Refrigerate 1 hour, turning bag over once.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill about 5 inches from hot coals.
• Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center.
• (Or, place chicken on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 5- 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center.).

CASTILLIAN GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Blend lite soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, oil, garlic, oregano, cumin and pepper; pour over chicken in large plastic food storage bag. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat pieces. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning bag over once. Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill about 5 inches from hot coals. Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center. (Or, place chicken on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in center.) This recipe yields 6 servings.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHARRED-SCALLION CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high and lightly grease grates with vegetable oil.
• Meanwhile, toss romaine and scallions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and softened all over, about 5 minutes for the romaine and scallion greens, and about 10 minutes for the scallion bulbs. Transfer romaine to a large serving platter. Transfer scallions to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop.
• Rub chicken with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden underneath, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, prepare the chimichurri: Combine parsley, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes, chopped grilled scallions and the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide chicken and romaine among plates and drizzle with some of the chimichurri. Serve with lemon wedges and extra chimichurri on the side.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, chutney, ginger, oil, pepper sauce, oregano and cloves. Mix all together and add chicken. Toss to coat, cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat or set oven to broil
• Remove chicken from dish (dispose of remaining marinade) and grill or broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat source.

CASTILLIAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Mix cocoa and sugar together. In a medium-sized saucepan dissolve the cornstarch in water and combine with with the cocoa mixture. Stir until a smooth paste has formed. Heat this mixture, stirring, while gradually adding in the milk. Continue stirring and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes while stirring often. Cocoa is ready when it's thick, glossy and smooth.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the orange juice, orange peel, olive oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, hot pepper sauce and oregano. Blend into a marinade.
• Place chicken breasts in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to broil OR preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade (disposing of any leftover marinade) and grill or broil 6 inches from the heat source for about 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.