TEX-MEX CHICKEN WITH SALSA
Serves :
8
Preparation Time :
Cooking Time :
Preparation Method :
- Score the chicken breasts diagonally in several places with a sharp knife.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime rind and juice and the cumin. Brush over the chicken, working it into the incisions in the flesh. Cover and marinate for about 1 hour.
- To make the salsa, put all the ingredients into a bowl and stir well to mix.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Put the chicken under a preheated hot grill or over a barbecue and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken feels tender when pierced with a fork, brushing frequently with the marinade.
- To serve, slice the chicken diagonally, along the lines of the first incisions.
- Arrange alongside the salsa on warmed plates.
- Corn tortillas and avocado are the traditional accompaniments.
- Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Finely grated rind and juice of 3 limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salsa
- 750 grams ripe tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 hot green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
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