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August 8, 2011
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Grilled Chicken Santa Fe

Chicken Grilled & Broiled
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes

To increase the amount of juice that you can squeeze from a lime, microwave the whole lime on HIGH for 30 seconds. Cool before squeezing the juice.

To increase the amount of juice that you can squeeze from a lime, microwave the whole lime on HIGH for 30 seconds. Cool before squeezing the juice.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (8-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 6 (12-inch) flour tortillas
Directions
  1. 1

    Mix lime juice, chili powder, garlic and cumin in a shallow dish. Pat chicken dry and add to marinade. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, turning occasionally to coat.

  2. 2

    Preheat grill. Drain chicken. Place chicken on grill over hot coals. Grill for 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork, turning frequently.

  3. 3

    Combine salsa and corn in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Warm tortillas on grill.

  4. 4

    Cut chicken into strips and place on plates. Spoon salsa mixture over the top. Serve with warm tortillas.

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For a quick side dish, spread refried beans on warm tortillas and roll up. Serve with chicken and salsa.

Great Pairings

Black Bean & Corn Salad

You can save money by using olive oil and balsamic vinegar instead of the bottled Italian vinaigrette dressing called for in the recipe. Use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil for the best flavor.

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