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Sweet Salsa Chicken by Crystal     Print this Recipe

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"My son said it was like a treat and that I was the best cook ever" (Crystal, mom of 2)

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Preheat

Grill to medium or oven to 350 degrees F

Equipment

Saucepan, measuring spoon, measuring cup, whisk

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30-45 min

Number of Servings

4 or more depending on ages

Instructions

1. 1 cup mild salsa or fruit salsa

2. 2 limes, juiced

3. 1/4 cup brown sugar

4. 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

5. 1/4 cup orange juice

6. 3 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

7. 1 Tbs dried oregano

   Combine salsa, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, vinegar and dried oregano in a sauce pan. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 min or until sauce has thickened.

8. 1 small chicken, cut up or 2-3 lbs chicken pieces

   While salsa is simmering, heat grill to medium heat or oven to 350 degrees F. Cook chicken until juices run clear. During last 10 min of grilling baste chicken with the salsa sauce.

Options

To save money, buy a whole chicken and cut it up yourself.  To save time, buy already cut chicken pieces or chicken breasts.  Be sure to adjust cooking times according to size.

Marinate in lime, lemon or orange juice and olive oil for 1 hour for a more moist and flavor filled chicken. 

If you choose to bake chicken instead of grilling, place chicken pieces in a 9x13 baking dish and pour sauce over chicken.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.  Remove foil, baste chicken with salsa sauce, and return to oven uncovered until juices run clear.

Grocery List

• 1 small chicken or 2-3 lbs cut up chicken pieces
• Brown sugar
• Mild salsa or fruit salsa
• Limes
• Worcestershire sauce
• Orange juice
• Raw Apple Cider vinegar or lemon juice
• Dried oregano

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