Mesquite Marinade Recipe Chicken

MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the top of chicken. Seal and marinade a minimum 2 hours or overnight.
• Once done marinating, grill the chicken until cooked, flipping halfway through. (Be careful. Since there is quite a bit of sugar in the marinade, watch closely so the chicken does not burn.)

MESQUITE CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Add oil, mesquite seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and water to a ziplock bag. Close the bag and shake/mix contents.
• Add chicken to bag and reseal. Allow chicken to sit in the marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally 24 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and cook using the desired method. We grilled ours because the smokey flavor of the grill perfectly compliments the flavors in the marinade. Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

MESQUITE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet pour in the jar of pineapples with juices and add chicken breast.
• Cook over medium high heat until the breast are no longer pink in the middle. Remove meat from skillet and discard juices.
• Arrange breast in a large casserole. Pour mesquite marinade over all the breasts.
• Evenly divide first mushrooms and then ham onto the top each breast.
• Top each breast with a thick slice of Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake in oven at 350 degrees about 10 minute or until cheese is melted. (You can also do this step in the microwave. It takes about 2 minutes on high!).

TAMMY'S MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• 1. 24 - 48 hours before cooking place chicken breast in a large ziplock bag. Mix seasoning with oil and water and pour in bag. Let rest in frig turning twice a day.
• 2. I like to make the relish 1 to 2 days ahead of time as well. It really makes a difference when you let the flavors combine. Mix onion, tomato, poblano, mango, spices and lime juice. Just before serving add cilantro and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed.
• 3. Prepare grill by starting your charcoal. While the coals are getting ready. Start your side dish by cooking rice in oil over medium heat until light tan in color. Add onions and peppers and continue cooking until veggies are tender.
• 4. Add 3/4 cup water, bouillon cube, cumin and garlic. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes with lid on.
• 5. Check rice if not ready add additional liquid if needed and recover. When rice is finished add red beans and taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and cumin if desired. Keep warm while you grill your chicken
• 6. Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Pull off grill and transfer to a baking sheet. Top each breast with 2 slices bacon, then avocado, and cheese. Place back on grill and close lid for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• 7. To plate divide red beans and rice on 4 plates. Place a chicken breast next to the rice and top with tomato mango relish. Enjoy!

MESQUITE CHICKEN BRINE

Steps:

• Pour water into a large brining container. Add sugar and salt; stir until dissolved. Mix in the marinade until brine is combined.

CROCK POT MESQUITE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Wash chicken and remove skin. Place in crock pot
• 2. Mix Grill Mates Mesquite Marinade according to directions. Pour over chicken.
• 3. Add one cup water and boullion cube. I cooked mine all day while I was at work. Add a couple of sides and you have a delicious meal.
• 4. Note: I saved the drippings and the leftover chicken deboned. A couple of days later I put them in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of rice. Cooked for 20 minutes and had Mesquite chicken and rice. Yum, Yum.

DRUNKEN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Optional add-ins: garlic - I use powdered for the intensity- but crushed cloves of garlic will also be good...
• splash of cayenne pepper sauce Rotel chiles and tomatoes A-1 sweet and tangy sauce Sriracha (or any flavor Vietnamese-style) chili sauce Substitution: Vodka or honey mead for Cider...
• ---- Combine all ingredients and pour over meat to be marinated.
• The estimated amount above marinates about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs of chicken.
• Marinate in tightly sealed dish at minimum for about 1 1/2 hours (for mild intoxication;) I marinated overnight and had wonderful results.
• I hope you enjoy it