Name: Mesquite Grilled Cumin-And-Lime-Marinated Chi
Ingredients: 1 tb Cumin; 1/2 c Fresh lime juice; 2 tb Olive oil; 2 cl Garlic, chopped; Salt/freshly ground pepper; 4 (6-oz)boneless, skinless; Chicken breasts; Relish; RELISH; 3 Ears corn in the husks; 1 ts Olive oil; 1/2 c Cilantro,chopped plus sprigs; For garnish; 2 c Cooked black beans, drained; Salt/freshly ground pepper

Today, the pressure to fill auditoriums and services has driven many pastors to place the felt needs, or tastes, of the people above their duty to Christ. On every hand we hear of the Gospel being molded into a non-confrontative message intended to meet felt needs and impress the sinful heart. And, by most standards, this new philosophy of church life is working, as more and more auditoriums are filled with people hungry for a message that will affirm that they are actually on fairly good terms with the Almighty. But the biblical message is the message of the cross. It cuts right across the grain of the modern age's preoccupation with pride, tearing down the façade and exposing the wretchedness of the human heart… Unfortunately, while the modern “un-gospel” may fill seats, it is the true gospel of sin and grace that is “the power of God unto salvation” (Rom. 1:16).

David Hegg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains		Poultry, Chronicle	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Cumin
1/2	c	Fresh lime juice
2	tb	Olive oil
2	cl	Garlic, chopped
		Salt/freshly ground pepper
4		(6-oz)boneless, skinless
		Chicken breasts
		Relish
		RELISH
3		Ears corn in the husks
1	ts	Olive oil
1/2	c	Cilantro,chopped plus sprigs
		For garnish
2	c	Cooked black beans, drained
		Salt/freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, combine cumin, lime juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Place chicken in a large bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, mix well, cover
and marinate in regrigerator 1 hour. Grill chicken breasts over mesquite
chips until fully cooked but not dry. To serve, place relish in center of
each of 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts at an angle and arrange slices
around the relish on each plate. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. RELISH:
Roast corn in the husks on hot grill, turning occasionally, until tender,
about 15 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside until cool enough to
handle. Remove husks and cut kernels from cobs (you should have 2 cups).
Heat oil in skillet. Add corn and chopped cilantro; saute 1 minute. Stir in
beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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