Fiesta Grilled Chicken

Cinco de Mayo - BBQ and Grilling

This main dish stars chicken marinated in tequila that's then grilled, and topped with Texas Bean Salsa and splashed with lime juice. Apple juice can be substituted for the tequila if you choose, and the chicken can also be broiled.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Fiesta Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas

rinsed and drained

1 (15.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

1 small red onion

chopped

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilies

drained

2 ripe tomatoes

diced and drained

1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon garlic salt

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

3 limes

juiced

⅓ cup tequila

3 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

6 Romaine lettuce leaves

6 sprigs cilantro leaves

for garnish

6 lime wedges

for garnish

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BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

To make the salsa mix the black beans black-eyed peas corn red onion bell pepper chiles and tomatoes together in a bowl. Toss vegetables with the Italian dressing cilantro garlic and garlic salt until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.

Step 3

About 45 minutes before serving time place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with lime juice and tequila. Sprinkle evenly with paprika salt and pepper. Cover the dish refrigerate and allow to marinate 10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and discard remaining marinade.

Step 5

Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

To serve place a lettuce leaf on each plate. Top with a chicken breast and spoon Texas Bean Salsa over each dividing evenly among servings. If desired garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Fiesta Grilled Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 512.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.4g 73%

Carbohydrates: 56.4g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 13.7g 55%

Sugars: 10.2g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 15%

Cholesterol: 67.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 2152.8IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.6mg 151%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 54%

Vitamin C: 69.8mg 116%

Folate: 153.3mcg 38%

Calcium: 113.4mg 11%

Iron: 5.1mg 29%

Magnesium: 103mg 37%

Potassium: 1044mg 29%

Sodium: 2600.1mg 104%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 141.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.