Sneak in extra flavor by marinating chicken in taco seasoning blended with honey and lime before grilling. Fresh salsa makes a perfect pairing.
Grilled Chicken with Chipotle-Avocado Salsa
- Prep Time 45 min
- Total 0 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) quartered frying chickens (8 quarters), skin and fat removed if desired
Salsa
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7 or 11-oz. can)
Make With
Old El Paso
Instructions
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Step1Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine taco seasoning mix, oil, lime juice and honey; mix well. Brush mixture evenly over all sides of chicken quarters.
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Step2When grill is heated, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning frequently.
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Step3Meanwhile, combine all salsa ingredients; mix well. Serve salsa mixture with chicken.
Nutrition
440
Calories
27g
Total Fat
41g
Protein
8g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/8 of Recipe
- Calories
- 440
- Calories from Fat
- 245
- Total Fat
- 27g
- 42%
- Saturated Fat
- 7g
- 35%
- Cholesterol
- 130mg
- 43%
- Sodium
- 370mg
- 15%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 8g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 41g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 14%
- 14%
- Vitamin C
- 6%
- 6%
- Calcium
- 4%
- 4%
- Iron
- 12%
- 12%
Exchanges:
1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 6 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
1/2Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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