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By Elements at Sanctuary Resort
Posted July 23rd, 2007
This article is reprinted with permission from The New Southwest Cookbook: Recipes from Outstanding Restaurants and Resorts in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, by Carolyn Niethammer, (2005, Rio Nuevo)
The New Southwest Cookbook: Recipes from Outstanding Restaurants and Resorts in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado
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Servings: 6
Author Notes: Nestled in the Sanctuary Resort on the side of Camelback Mountain, Elements offers a menu that changes monthly, featuring whatever is freshest in the local markets. Diners who don't want to gaze at the view of Paradise Valley below can choose, instead, to sit at a communal table and chat with other guests. Executive chef Charles Wiley has a long history in the Phoenix area and in the past has been chosen one of the ten best new chefs by Food and Wine magazine. The tequila in this recipe doesn't heavily flavor the chicken, but rather seems to tie the rest of the flavors together.
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 cup honey, preferably mesquite
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 mediums scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:

In a small skillet, toast the coriander and aniseed over moderate heat, tossing until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or spice grinder and grind until you have a smooth powder.

In a large nonreactive dish, whisk the honey, lemon juice, orange zest, tequila, lime juice, scallions, thyme, rosemary, sage, and ground spice mixture. Put each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper. Using a meat mallet or the side of a sturdy glass, pound each until 1/2-inch thick. Add the chicken breast halves to the marinade and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Light a grill or heat a cast iron skillet, preferably ridged, over moderately high heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill or sear the chicken, in batches if necessary, about 4 minutes on the first side, or until opaque around the edges. Turn over and cook for about 3 minutes more, or until opaque throughout. Brush the chicken with the marinade occasionally while grilling, but do not put any marinade on during the last 2 minutes of grilling, as all the marinade must be thoroughly cooked.

Transfer the chicken to a clean platter and serve. Rice and vegetables are good accompaniments.



 

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