Description
A spicy and flavorful grilled chicken dish with jalapenos for a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast fillets (approx. 600 g)
- 4 fresh jalapenos
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper well.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breast fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2 hours.
- Prepare the jalapenos: While the chicken is marinating, wash the jalapenos, trim the ends, and slice them lengthwise. Remove the seeds if you prefer a less spicy dish.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill rack, lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken and jalapenos: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely browned. Add the jalapenos to the grill and grill for about 3-4 minutes, until softened and lightly charred.
- Serve: Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and let it rest briefly. Serve with the grilled jalapenos and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve the spicy grilled jalapeno chicken warm, ideally with a fresh salad or tortillas.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can also stuff the jalapenos with cheese before grilling them.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken breast to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with jalapenos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: spicy grilled jalapeno chicken, grilled chicken, jalapeno chicken, Mexican chicken