Sunday, August 8, 2010

Summertime Lime Chicken Tacos

Hi everyone. Here's the recipe for the tacos and cowboy caviar I made at the lake.

Summertime Lime Chicken Tacos

1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
4 - 5 boneless chicken breasts
tortillas

In a gallon ziploc combine 1st 8 ingredients and shake bag to mix. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal bag and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through. Slice and serve on tortillas with black bean and corn salad.



Black Bean and Corn Salad (aka "cowboy caviar")

1/3 c. lime juice
1/2 s. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional. I didn't put it in at Bear Lake)
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, sliced

Mix together lime juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and shake to mix. Place all other ingredients in large bowl. Pour lime dressing over the top and stir to coat.

Happy cooking!