Friday, September 4, 2009

Grilled Spicy Lime Chicken with Black Bean & Avocado Salad

Serves Eight

1/3 C. Lime Juice
1/2 C. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1/4 C. Olive Oil
2 Chipotle Chiles, roughtly chopped, plus 2 TBL adobo sauce
1 TBL Honey
3 Medium Garlic Cloves, minced
2 tsp ground CuminSalt and Pepper
8 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 (16oz.) cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 C. chopped Scallions
1 Red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 Ripe Avocado, sliced thinLime wedges for serving

1. Light grill. Whisk lime juice, cliantro, oil, chiles and sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 tsp, salt, and 1/4 tsp peper together in small bow.

2. Toss chicken with 1/4 C. lime juice mixture in separate large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate chicken in refriderator while grill continues to preheat.

3. Toss beans, scallions, red pepper, and avocado with 1/4 C. lime juice mixture in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Grill chicken over very hot fire until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 8 to 13 minutes. Transfer chicken to serving platter and drizzle with remaining lime juice mixture. Serve immediately with black bean and avocado salad.

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