Grilled Mexican Chicken Over Rice Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag, covering the chicken.
• Press all the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Marinate for at least an hour (best if overnight in the refrigerator).
• While chicken is marinating, prepare Mexican rice. See recipe link in notes.
• When chicken is finished marinating, remove from bag and discard marinade.
• Grill chicken, brushing on a little remaining marinade (the 1/2 cup that was set aside earlier) every few minutes, until done and internal temp reaches 165-degrees F.
• Heat queso/nacho cheese sauce according to directions on jar.
• Place each chicken breast on about 1/2 cup of rice, top with queso, tomatoes, and cilantro.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put all marinade ingredients in the blender or food processor and liquify.
• Put marinade in a gallon-size zip lock bag and add chicken pieces. Turn a few times to distribute marinade.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours I leave it for about 10 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on hot grill. Discard marinade.
• Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.

GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGGIES OVER RICE

Steps:

• Blend Spread with Italian seasoning in small bowl.
• Brush chicken and vegetables with seasoning mixture.
• Grill or broil chicken and vegetables, turning occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and vegetables with hot Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN OVER RICE

Steps:

• In shallow non-metal pan or dish, combine orange juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic; mix well.
• Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat well.
• Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
• If marinating chicken for more than 15 minutes, cover and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, heat grill.
• Cook rice as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.
• When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
• Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Thinly slice each chicken breast half.
• Serve over hot cooked rice; top with salsa.
• Broiler directions: Marinate chicken and prepare rice as directed above.
• Line broiler pan with foil; spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on sprayed rack.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Serve as directed above.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and taco seasoning until blended. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat. Sear one side; turn and baste with marinade. Grill, uncovered, for 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with marinade.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN THIGH AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine salt, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both sides of chicken thighs.
• Combine butter and olive oil in a deep-sided, 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter is melted and foamy. Swirl the butter and oil together and place chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until just brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with tongs and set aside. Keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and chili powder; cook and stir until rice begins to pick up some color, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in drained tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved tomato liquid, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
• Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture; do not submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, increase heat to medium, and gently stir in thawed peas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.