Black Jack Chicken Breasts On The Grill Cia Recipes

Steps:

• MARINADE:.
• Combine ingredients in a zip-close bag. Add chicken pieces and seal the bag, pressing out the air. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 12 hours.
• BARBECUE SAUCE:.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add the chili powder ingredients (paprika, oregano, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, and cayenne), and the minced jalapeno, and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Add the rest of the BBQ sauce ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
• Use immediately, or let cool to room temperature before storing in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• COOK CHICKEN:.
• Preheat a gas grill to medium-high; leave one burner off. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drain off.
• Season chicken with remaining salt and pepper.
• Grill chicken over direct heat until marked on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Finish cooking the chicken over indirect heat, covered, turning every few minutes and brushing with the barbecue sauce, until the chicken is cooked through (165F/74C) and the juices run clear, 10-15 minutes more.
• Serve on a heated platter or plates.

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, make a wide horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Put the cheese inside, wrap a slice of bacon around the stuffed breast and secure with a toothpick.
• Prepare the grill and let the coals burn down to medium gray with a red underglow. Arrange the breasts on the center and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.

Steps:

• Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half. Fill with cheese; secure with toothpicks., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with barbecue sauce. Discard toothpicks before serving.