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Mojo Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Esquite Salad

Mojo Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Esquite Salad

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<p>Add this summertime favorite to your grilling menu: <em>Mojo Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Esquites Salad</em>, an explosion of rich flavors in every bite! The secret to juicy chicken is in the marinade that starts with the vibrant flavor of GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/mojo-criollo-marinade/">Mojo Criollo Marinade</a>, garlic, lime juice and GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/extra-virgin-olive-oil/">Extra Virgin Olive Oil</a>. Then take it to the grill until reaching the perfect temperature. The result is a tender, flavorful chicken that you can complement with a <em>Corn Esquites Salad</em>, made with grilled corn brushed with GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/extra-virgin-olive-oil/">Extra Virgin Olive Oil</a>, the traditional, smoky flavor of GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/chipotle-peppers-in-adobo-sauce/">Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce</a>; a complete meal, perfect for summer dinners and outdoor barbecues. Prepare it and let us know what you think.</p>

Total Time

35m

(plus marinating time)

Prep Time:15m

Cook Time:20m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

For the Chicken and Corn

4

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 bottle
(24 oz.)

GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade

4

ears corn, husks removed

2 tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for brushing

For the Esquite Salad

½ cup

chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

½ cup

chopped green onions

1

Jalapeño, thinly sliced

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Mayonnaise

1½ tbsp.

GOYA® Lime Juice, or fresh lime juice

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced

1½ tsp.

chili powder

1 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste

1

small head romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 cups

halved cherry tomatoes

Crumbled GOYA® Queso Fresco, for garnish (optional)

18

GOYA® Corn Tortillas, lightly charred (see tip below)

1 can
(11 oz.)

GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers

Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

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Step 1

<p>In large container with lid, combine chicken and marinade. Massage marinade into chicken to cover completely. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Discard marinade.</p>

Step 2

<p>Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Add chicken to hot, greased grill grates. Grill, flipping once, until golden-brown and cooked through (internal temperature registers 165° on quick-read thermometer when inserted into thickest part of breast), about 10 minutes. Allow to rest 7-10 minutes before slicing and serving.</p>

Step 3

<p>Brush corn with oil and sprinkle with Adobo. Grill corn, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until well-marked and tender. Remove corn kernels from cob and transfer to large bowl.</p>

Step 4

<p>Add cilantro, green onions, minced jalapeño, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, chili powder and garlic, and toss to coat. Season with Adobo, to taste. Place lettuce and tomatoes on large serving platter. Top with corn mixture, sliced chicken and queso fresco, if using. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with charred tortillas, jalapeños and lime wedges.</p>
Tip Icon

There are two easy ways to char tortillas: For the first method, use tongs to quickly char the tortillas in a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 15-30 seconds per side, until lightly charred. Alternatively, you can char the tortillas directly over a medium-low gas burner, flipping them as soon as they start to char. This gas-burner method will char the tortillas even faster. The tongs allow you to flip and turn the tortillas without burning your fingers.

Products in this Recipe

Mojo Criollo Marinade

Mojo Criollo Marinade
Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise
Lime Juice
Lime Juice
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
Minced Garlic

Minced Garlic
Queso Fresco

Queso Fresco
Corn Tortillas

Corn Tortillas
Jalapeño Peppers

Jalapeño Peppers
Tip Icon
<p><strong>There are two easy ways to char tortillas:</strong> For the first method, use tongs to quickly char the tortillas in a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 15-30 seconds per side, until lightly charred. Alternatively, you can char the tortillas directly over a medium-low gas burner, flipping them as soon as they start to char. This gas-burner method will char the tortillas even faster. The tongs allow you to flip and turn the tortillas without burning your fingers.</p>

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Main Dish

Chicken

Grilling

All-Ocassion

Under 35 minutes

Summer

Salad

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