Grilled Chicken in Jalapeno Marinade

Chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty, sweet, and spicy jalapeno-based mixture before they're grilled in this summer-friendly dish!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
• 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine lime juice, honey, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a large resealable baggie and add chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.

Step 3

Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side.