Grilled Chicken With Tomato, Lime & Cilantro Salsa
- 2 cups seeded diced ripe tomatoes (2 to 3 medium tomatoes)
- 12 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 12-2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 finely grated lime, zest of (about 1 tsp.)
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers, minced (from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 lbs.)
- Prepare a medium-hot grill fire.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1-1/2 teaspoon of the sugar and the lime zest.
- If your tomatoes arent perfectly ripe and sweet, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
- In another medium bowl, mix the chipotle, the remaining 2 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
- Trim the chicken.
- If the tenderloins are still attached, remove them and save for another use.
- Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound each chicken breast to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Add the chicken to the chipotle mixture and toss well to coat.
- When the grill is ready, lay the chicken on the hot grill grates and cook, covered, until the chicken has grill marks and the edges turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the breasts and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice each breast crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Arrange the chicken on a platter and top with the salsa.
- Make Ahead Tips: If you're serving at room temperature, the chicken can be grilled ahead.
- After grilling, let it cool for 20 minutes, refrigerate (for up to 8 hours), and slice just before serving with the salsa.
- The salsa ingredients may be prepared up to 2 hours ahead, but mix them together just before serving.
tomatoes, fresh cilantro, scallions, lime juice, extravirgin olive oil, sugar, lime, kosher salt, peppers, chicken breast halves
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-with-tomato-lime-cilantro-salsa-505227 (may not work)