Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: based on serving size of 2; dry rub:; 1 teaspoon cumin,; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 Tablespoon kosher salt; 1.5 teaspoons coarse blk pepper; marinade:; 1 Tablespoon cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large diced tomatoe,; 2 diced jalapenos,; 1 lg red onion; 1 each red & green bell peppers; 3 cloves garlec; 1 cup olive oil; 2T honey; 1 fresh lime; optional, 1 tomatillo; 1 pound monteray jack cheese; 1 box tricolor pasta

Servings: persons

based on serving size of 2
dry rub:
1 teaspoon cumin,
1 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1.5 teaspoons coarse blk pepper
marinade:
1 Tablespoon cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large diced tomatoe,
2 diced jalapenos,
1 lg red onion
1 each red & green bell peppers
3 cloves garlec
1 cup olive oil
2T honey
1 fresh lime
optional, 1 tomatillo
1 pound monteray jack cheese
1 box tricolor pasta

1
Rinse the chicken breasts, blot dry, and apply dry rub. let rest for about 1/2 hr.
2
Lightly coat the vegetables to be roasted with some olive oil and cook them in a 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
3
Wisk the olive oil and honey together with juice of 1 lime,(save rinds). Stir in the salt and the cilantro.
4
Seperate the diced vegetables into two portions. Pour the olive oil mixture into a large freezer bag and add one of the portions of the diced vegetables and the limes to the olive oil mixture. After combining add the chicken breasts and let the chicken breasts rest in the maninade about 1hr.
5
Grill over mesquite, place slice moneteray jack cheese of the chicken breasts and allow to melt. Cube the remainder of the cheese and stir into the pasta. Sprinkle with cilantro. Place the chicken on top of the pasta, top with the pico de gallo.

1270

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: based on serving size of 2, dry rub:, 1 teaspoon cumin,, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts

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