Description
Jalapeno Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. This flavorful recipe features a zesty marinade made from fresh jalapenos, bright cilantro, and tangy lime juice, making it perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this healthy option is ideal for meal prep or family gatherings. Serve it in tacos, salads, or rice bowls for a versatile and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 – 2 pounds)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, sea salt, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade in the refrigerator.
- Pour the remaining marinade over chicken breasts in a mixing bowl and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour to marinate.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350ºF – 400ºF).
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator and place on the grill.
- Grill each side for about 8 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165ºF).
- Brush with reserved marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg