Salsa Glazed Chicken
Posted by Chef Don King, Culinary Market Specialist
Featuring Bulk Food Inc. Chili Lime Seasoning. This seasoning is a blend of zesty spices and seasonings that will transform your dinner taste into an authentic Mexican meal, adding delicious flavor without a lot of spicy heat. The Salsa glazed chicken is sweet and spicy and super tender - sure to be a summer grilling favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- ---- MARINADE:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 Tbs chopped cilantro
- 1½ Tbs Chili Lime Seasoning
- ---- SALSA GLAZE:
- 1-15oz jar salsa
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Chili Lime Seasoning
- Juice from 1 lime
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside for later.
- ---- TO MAKE MARINADE:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine vinegar, oil, onion, honey, cilantro and Chili Lime Seasoning.
- Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Pour marinade over chicken to coat.
- Marinate, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- ---- WHEN YOU’RE READY TO GRILL:
- In a small mixing bowl, make the salsa glaze by combining salsa, brown sugar, vinegar, Chili Lime Seasoning and lime juice.
- Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Set aside until chicken is cooked, as follows.
- Once grill is hot, add chicken and sear both sides, cooking until internal temperature is at least 165°F. When chicken is done, brush both sides with Salsa Glaze and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serving suggestion: serve with yellow rice and corn on the cob.
Notes
Chili Lime Seasoning is available in a 5lb bulk case, Item #102715 at www.dutchvalleyfoods.com.