SALSA VERDE CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPES

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender.
• Remove husks from tomatilllos; rinse tomatilllos well. Cut around stem area of each to remove core; cut tomatillos into quarters. In large food processor, place garlic and onion, tomatillos, jalapeño chile, cilantro, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover; process about 15 seconds or until almost smooth.
• Pour 1 cup tomatillo mixture into small serving bowl; cover and refrigerate to serve as salsa. To make marinade, add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cumin to remaining mixture in food processor. Cover; process 10 seconds.
• Place chicken breasts in glass baking dish. Spoon marinade over chicken; spread marinade over chicken to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours, turning chicken at least once while marinating.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush additional oil on grill rack. Place chicken on grill over medium heat; discard marinade. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons salsa.

Steps:

• Set the chicken skin side up on a large rimmed baking sheet. Flatten the bird, fold the wing tips under the wingettes, point the drumsticks out and arrange the thighs next to the breasts. In a bowl, mix the garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Turn the chicken over and rub one-fourth of the marinade on the meat. Turn the chicken skin side up and rub the remaining marinade over the skin. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for up to 24 hours.
• In a small bowl, combine the minced shallot and vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes. In a food processor, combine the parsley, mint, garlic, anchovies and capers and process until finely chopped. Add the shallot-and-vinegar mixture. With the machine on, slowly pour in the olive oil until incorporated. Season with salt.
• Light a charcoal fire. When the coals are hot, push them to one side of the grill. Brush the side of the grill opposite the coals with oil. Set the chicken on the oiled side of the grill, skin side down. Cover and grill for about 25 minutes, or until lightly charred on the bottom. Turn the chicken, cover and grill for about 20 minutes longer, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Spoon the Sage Polenta onto warm plates. Arrange the chicken alongside and serve with the salsa verde.