Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated with spicy jalapeno and a blend of seasonings for a bold, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix jalapenos, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: spicy grilled chicken, jalapeno chicken, grilled chicken recipe