tammy's mesquite grilled chicken dinner
(1 rating)
Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. This is actually very easy to make. It is mostly prep. The day of you are basically cooking chicken, bacon, and rice. You and your family and friends will be very pleased with the results. ** Try it with steak too - it's very good **
(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Griddle
Ingredients For tammy's mesquite grilled chicken dinner
- FOR CHICKEN:
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1 pkgmccormick grill mates seasoning marinade mesquite flavor
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1/4 cvegetable oil
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1/4 cwater
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4boneless, skinless chicken breast
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8 slicebacon cooked
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2haas avacados, peeled and sliced thin
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1 cshredded mild cheddar cheese
- FOR RELISH:
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1/2onion, small diced
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4medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1/2poblano pepper, seeded and diced
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handful of cilantro leaves roughly chopped
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1/2mango, peeled and diced
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1/4 tspgarlic powder
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1/8 tspcumin powder
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juice from 1/2 lime
- FOR RED BEANS AND RICE
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2 ccooked red beans, i make my own but drained canned beans will work
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1/4 cwhite long grained rice
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1 Tbspvegetable oil
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1/2small onion, diced
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1/2poblano, seeded and diced
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1chicken bouillon cube
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1/8 tspcumin, or more to taste
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1/8 tspgarlic powder, or more to taste
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fresh ground pepper to taste
How To Make tammy's mesquite grilled chicken dinner
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124 - 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.
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2I 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.
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3Prepare 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.
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4Add 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.
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5Check 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
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6Grill 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.
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7To plate divide red beans and rice on 4 plates. Place a chicken breast next to the rice and top with tomato mango relish. Enjoy!
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