Finger foods are a must when you’re parked in front of the tube or at a party. How do you keep them fresh and different? These tacos feature a very citrusy herbed chicken, but the salsa has a great vinegary almost pickled bite. Best of all these don’t cost a lot at all to make and they look beautiful on a plate.

    

For the chicken

3 chicken breasts pounded thin and butterflied

juice of three limes

½ tbsp salt

½ tbsp cracked pepper

¼ tsp coriander

1 tsp cilantro

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tsp white wine vinegar

grated swiss cheese for    topping

Placing the chicken between your palm and a flat clean surface make an incision in the middle of the side of the breast and carefully slowly cut until there’s only about an inch to  an inch and a half left connecting it. Then lay it flat and place in between plastic wrap and pound the chicken thin with a skillet or mallet. Place the thin breasts in a small container and toss with the other ingredients. Allow to marinate for 40 minutes to an hour before sauteing in a hot pan with a dash of oil for grilling. They cook rather fast about 3-4 minutes each side. Allow 4 to 5 minutes of resting before slicing for the tacos.

For the salsa

¼ cup white wine vinegar

½ cup rice wine vinegar

1 can black beans, drained

1 can Rotel

½ yellow onion minced

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp fish sauce

Toss ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl and cover and seal in a Tupperware container. Allow to marinate for at least an hour before serving. This will last a good while in the fridge.

JFL’s Fries

4 Russet potatoes sliced into fries

salt and fresh cracked pepper

paprika and fresh diced cilantro

First heat peanut oil to 375 degrees and fry for 4 minutes, then drain the fries for two minutes while you reduce the oil temperature to 350 degrees.  Put them back in and fry for another 3-4 minutes. Drain again and toss with spices before serving.

These are great to make and marinade ahead and they cook up quick during half time for a great second half snack. Make sure they are on your roster for your next party and we’ll see you next time.