“Mojo Chicken”
Yes, summer is grill time and that gives me the outdoor time I just love. Slight breeze, warm temperature and a great meal to enjoy with family or friends!
Ingredients: (serves:4)
Ingredients:
• 1 cup refrigerated organic orange juice
• 1/3 cup loosely packed, fresh, organic oregano leaves, chopped
• 1/3 cup organic olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh, organic lemon juice (2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup fresh, organic lime juice (2 limes)
• 10 medium, organic garlic cloves, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1 medium, organic jalapeno chile, unseeded and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. Himalayan salt
• 4 organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 medium-sized, organic red onions, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rings
• 4 handfuls, organic arugula leaves
• 4 servings, organic asparagus stalks
• 8 organic cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 8 organic cremini mushrooms
• 4 Tbsp. shaved parmesan cheese
Mix together orange juice, oregano, oil, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, & salt; add chicken and toss to thoroughly coat chicken; chill one hour or overnight
Heat gas grill to medium-high; place onion rings on oiled grated and grill until charred, turn and char second side; remove to warm dish and cover with glass cover
Now carefully grill tomatoes, mushrooms, & asparagus; transfer to warm dish & replace cover (watch carefully so as to not overcook)
Using tongs, place chicken from marinade to hot grates; grill uncovered, 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches approx. 160 degrees.
While chicken is grilling, prepare plates with handful arugula. charred onions & shaved parmesan cheese
Remove chicken & place on onion slices; add tomatoes, mushrooms, & asparagus for a picture-perfect presentation!
YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita
