Someone once said, "No matter our age, everyone in our household knows that cooking and eating together is where the fun is!" Some of our most fun and fondest family memories have been made in our kitchen. Kids...this is for you (and because Nicki has scattered my recipes all over the house) So sit back and let your mouth water and share some memories with Mom!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Margarita Chicken Salad
Did you ever think to use a drink mix as a marinade? Well, surprise surprise!
Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/2 C margarita drink mix (without alcohol)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp lime zest
1/2 C mayonnaise
2 T lime juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
4 med. tomatoes
2 med. avocadoes, halved and sliced
1/2 med red onion, sliced
1. Place chicken in a plastic bag set in shallow dish. In bowl combine margarita mix, cumin, and lime zest. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Regrigerate 2 - 8 hours. Drain marinade and discard.
2. Grill chicken for 12 - 15 minutes turning once halfway through grilling.
3. In med. bowl combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and cayenne. Slice or cube chicken. Add to mayonnaise mixture. Gently toss. Line plates with tomato slices. Top tomatoes with chicken, avocados, and red onion. Sprinkle with black pepper.
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