Fiesta Barbecue Chicken Recipes

FIESTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the soups, tomatoes, picante sauce, green pepper, onion and chili powder. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips, chicken, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° until bubbly, 40-50 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

FIESTA BARBECUE CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Empty seasoning mix into large resealable plastic bag. Add half the chicken; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with seasoning. Remove chicken from bag. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Grill chicken 3 min. on each side. Brush with barbecue sauce; grill 2 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).

THE ULTIMATE BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the brine, in a mixing bowl combine the water, salt, sugar, garlic, and thyme. Transfer the brine to a 2-gallon sized re-sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, close the bag and refrigerate 2 hours (if you've only got 15 minutes, that's fine) to allow the salt and seasonings to penetrate the chicken.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap the bacon around the bunch of thyme and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme and cook slowly 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly without coloring for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Once the sauce is done cooking, remove about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and reserve for serving along side the chicken at the table. The rest of the barbecue sauce will be used for basing the legs.
• Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
• Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue to a medium heat. Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square. Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel and carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick surface. Take the chicken out of the brine, pat it dry on paper towels. Arrange the chicken pieces on the preheated grill and cook, turn once mid-way, and cook for a total of 10 minutes. Transfer the grill marked chicken to a cookie sheet and then place in the oven. Cook the chicken for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and then brush liberally, coating every inch of the legs with the barbecue sauce and then return to the oven for 25 to 30 more minutes, basting the chicken for a second time half way through remaining cooking time. Serve with extra sauce.

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for Texas Bean Salsa. Cover, and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• About 45 minutes before serving, place chicken breasts in baking dish. Squeeze lime juice over chicken. Drizzle with tequilla or apple juice. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and black pepper. Cover and marinate 10-60 minutes. Remove from marinade and grill or broil 10-12 minutes, until cooked, turning once.
• Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate. Place a chicken breast on top of the lettuce leaf, and top each chicken breast with 1/6 of the Texas Bean Salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and/or lime wedges if desired.

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a resealable plastic bag along with the chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until juices no longer run pink, about 5 minutes per side. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes; roughly chop and refrigerate.
• Toss romaine lettuce, baby greens, corn, Cheddar cheese, black beans, and cucumber together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Mix ranch dressing, salsa, and cilantro together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Sprinkle salad with crushed taco chips and diced chicken and serve immediately.

FIESTA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Mix soup, salsa, water, corn and rice in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken and sprinkle with paprika. Cover.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with cheese.

FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt and the Fiesta Ranch Seasoning Mix, until well combined.
• Spread mixture evenly between tortillas.
• Top with Mozzarella cheese.
• Divide chicken, cucumber, cilantro and red onion evenly between tortillas.
• Roll the tortilla up, tucking in the two ends, so the filling doesn't come out.
• Preheat the stove to medium heat, and spray a frying pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the burritos on the prepared pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
• Cut in half and serve.