Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken

The chicken after grilling and basting

We made ours into shredded taco meat!!!

Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken
Prep Time: 25 minutes. Start to Finish: 30 minutes. Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:
Heat gas or charcoal grill
In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano, brush chicken with oil and sprinkle with seasoning mixture
Place chicken on grill over medium heat, cover grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken runs clear when center of the thickest part is cut (at least 165 degrees)
Meanwhile in a small microwaveable bowl, mix barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin
Cover and microwave on high 30 to 50 seconds or until hot and serve over chicken.
TO MAKE IN OVEN: follow all the same seasoning steps and bake in 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes

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