These recipes are all courtesy of Jessica Gerber. She gave them out during our first little recipe exchange, so I am posting them in case you didn't make it, and also since I have had so many requests since I made it myself.
It is delish! So thank you Jessica!
Bajio Chicken
5 chicken breast
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tb cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
6 oz. can of sprite (1/2 can) or you can buy the small cans that are about 7 oz.
combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot and cook 1 more hour. Thicken the juices with a little cornstarch mixed in water.
Bajio Sweet Rice
1 Tb veg oil
1/2 of a white onion, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/3 c long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup white sugar
Pour oil into bottom of pan. Saute onion until translucent. Add chopped cilantro (no big stems) and saute a minute more.
Add the rice, cooking until it is light brown (be careful not to burn).
Combine the chicken broth and sugar, letting sugar dissolve. Stir into rice until combined. Bring to a boil. Cover and let cook on low, med-low until rice is done, about 25-30 minutes. fluff with fork before serving.
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
4-5 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
2 tsp sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, stems removed
In the blender combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend until ingredients are completely combines. With the blender running, add oil in a steady stream. Add cilantro and blend until the cilantro has broken down but still maintains some of its texture. If possible, refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
