Description
Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals. This recipe brings together the zesty notes of jalapeno, fresh cilantro, and lime to create juicy chicken breasts that are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, you can marinate the chicken and have it ready for grilling in no time. The marinade keeps the chicken tender and moist while infusing it with a refreshing kick, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether served with rice and salad or shredded into tacos, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons minced jalapeno
- 2 cups roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1½ – 2 pounds)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, sea salt, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade in the refrigerator for later use. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken breasts in a mixing bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350º-400ºF). Grill marinated chicken for about 8 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165ºF).
- Brush grilled chicken with reserved marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg