Lots of good stuff going on this weekend - The Kentucky Derby, Cinco De Mayo, just to name a couple... As for the "Run For The Roses" lets just say I shouldn't quit my day job - my handicapping this year left a lot to be desired... I have had some pretty decent luck the last few years cashing a winning ticket or two every year for the past 5 or 6 but NOT THIS YEAR... completely skunked.. Oh well - it still is the fastest 2 minutes in sports. :)
As for Cinco De Mayo - we had been planning on trying a new recipe for a chicken marinate, and then grilling and making some fajitas and I have to say the marinate was very good. Here is is:
This will be for about 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
2 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 tsp salt (I used smoked salt)
1/8 tsp Pepper
1Tbsp packed Dark Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
10 Taco sized flour tortillas (I used some flour and some smaller corn tortillas - I liked the corn better)
In a small bowl (or resealable bag) combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Add Oil and mix again - it will be moist but crumbly.
Rub on chicken generously and let stand at room temp for 30 mins OR cover (reseal bag) and place in refrig for up to 1 day.
Preheat gas grill (or you can broil in oven if you choose) cook about 5 minutes per side and then let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into strips
Warm tortillas, as directed.. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, avocado slices and a squeeze of lime...
What we did was make them like fajitas - using the steel grill pans.. we grilled some onions, tomatoes and sweet peppers as well...
Tonight I am going to try Mole sauce and grill the rest of the chicken and make enchilladas in covered in Mole and cheese.. I'll let you know how it goes. :)
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| Prep work and the grill pans |
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| Lots of color |
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| Added a little cheese, salsa and sour cream |
