Lisa Lantings Cilantro Lime Enchiladas Recipes

CILANTRO-LIME ENCHILADA SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove husks from tomatillos; rinse tomatillos, then cut into quarters. Place into large saute pan or stockpot, along with the garlic and chopped jalapenos, then drizzle all with a bit of olive oil.
• Cook the veggies on medium high heat for 4-5 minutes. Add the water, cilantro, cumin and salt to the pan. Put a lid on the pan; continue to simmer the veggies on low for about 10 minutes or so, until the tomatillos have softened.
• Once tomatillos have softened, use an immersion blender to blend ingredients until you have a smooth sauce. May also put the hot ingredients into a blender or a food processor (in batches), and process until smooth.
• Once sauce is smooth, stir in 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to combine. If you are NOT canning the sauce, it is now ready to use.
• IF YOU ARE GOING TO CAN THE SAUCE: Pour the hot enchilada sauce into clean, hot canning jars. Squeeze the juice from 1/2 a lime into each jar - DO NOT FORGET TO ADD THE EXTRA LIME JUICE TO JAR, SINCE THIS ADDS THE EXTRA ACIDITY NECESSARY FOR LONG TERM STORAGE. Leave 1/2" headspace in each jar. Remove air bubbles, wipe rim of jar with clean cloth, then attach prepared heated jar lid (again, per guidelines) and jar ring. Please follow USDA canning guidelines if you are not familiar with the canning process. Process in a water bath canner for 40 minutes. When done, remove jars to a kitchen towel (do not sit right on counter), and let jars completely cool. Once you have ensured they have sealed correctly, they may be stored in pantry.

HONEY-LIME ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Whisk together the honey, chili powder, lime juice, and minced garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the shredded cooked chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least a half hour. Remove the shredded chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Save the used marinade.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom.
• Combine marinated shredded chicken with 5 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl. Mix lightly. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken-cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
• In a bowl, whisk together remaining enchilada sauce, fat-free half-and-half, and remaining marinade. Pour sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle top with 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the top is brown, about 30 minutes.

LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot combine the chicken, wine, broth, pepper, oregano only 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt, juice from 1 1/2 limes and water to cover the chicken fully. Bring to a boil, recue heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and done.
• Cool chicken for about 15 minutes and remove from the broth. Retain broth for future use if you would like. Cut or shred chicken into small pieces.
• In a medium bowl mix together sour cream, half and half, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, juice from 1 lime and the lime zest.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
• Heat a small amount of oil over medium heat to soften each tortilla in the hot oil. It should only take a few seconds a side. Pat off excess oil with a paper towel.
• Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of chicken. Roll tortilla up and place into the prepared pan, with the open side of the tortilla facing down. Top with the lime/sour cream mixture. Cover with cheddar cheese and back for 20 to 25 minutes making sure cheese melts and enchiladas are heated through. Enjoy!

CHICKEN CILANTRO ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Sauté chicken, onion, garlic, and cilantro together until the onions are soft. Set aside.
• Combine the chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Set aside.
• For the filling, combine chicken mixture, 2 cups of cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro and 1 cup enchilada/ broth mixture. Mix well.
• To assemble the enchiladas, warm tortillas and spoon 2-3 Tbsp of the chicken mixture into the tortilla. Roll tortilla and place seam side down into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Spoon remaining enchilada/ broth sauce over the enchiladas and cover with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.

HONEY LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together marinade ingredients and toss with shredded chicken in a resealable gallon-sized bag or airtight container.
• Let chicken mixture marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably a few hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
• Fill the tortillas with chicken, saving marinade (if any left), and shredded cheese, reserving about 1 cup of cheese to sprinkle on top of enchiladas.
• Placed rolled tortillas into prepared pan.
• Mix the remaining enchilada sauce with heavy cream and leftover marinade, if any, and pour on top of enchiladas.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until brown and crispy on top.

LISA LANTING'S CILANTRO LIME ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet and place on a cold baking stone. Rub olive oil onto the chicken breasts and then sprinkle with hot pepper spice and Lawry's seasoning salt. Bake 15 minutes & then chop/shred into tiny pieces. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees. Enchilada mixture: Warm the cream cheese in the microwave about 20 seconds. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the following: chicken, 4 cups shredded cheese, salsa, juice from ½ lime, lots of cilantro, and hot pepper spice. Mix well. (For vegetarians, substitute black beans for chicken.) Reserve 2 cups of shredded cheese for the topping. Lightly spray 9x12 baking pan with cooking oil. Assembly: Scoop about 1 cup of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up with the open side is facing up or slightly to the side. Spread a little cream cheese on the inside edge of the tortilla as glue. After all enchiladas are in the pan, squeeze the remaining ½ lime and drizzle enchilada sauce lengthwise over the top. I usually use about ½ of the jar of sauce. Careful, this stuff is pretty salty. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. At 40 minutes, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese on top and then top with some chopped cilantro and/or parsley flakes for color. Then stick it back in the oven for a few minutes to melt. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.