Lime Jalapeno Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat jelly and lime juice over medium heat until melted. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and basting with remaining jelly mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with reserved jelly mixture.

Steps:

• In a 4-cup measuring cup, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 2 cups into a large bowl; add chicken. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

Steps:

• Combine the oil, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, minced garlic, pepper and salt in a resealable plastic bag.
• Place chicken in bag and press to remove excess air; seal tightly.
• Turn bag over several times in order to coat chicken with mixture.
• Chill 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
• Preheat grill, oven broiler or indoor grill to medium high heat.
• Place the chicken on grill or in broiler pan.
• Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, turning twice to get grill marks.
• Garnish with jalapeno slices and black olives if desired.
• Please note: When handling jalapeno peppers take caution.
• They can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling and do not touch face or eyes.
• Wash hands throughly with soap and water after handling.
• The time to make does not include the marinade time.

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on a broiling pan.
• Broil the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Steps:

• In a glass measuring cup, whisk lime juice, oil, vinegar, cumin, and salt. Stir in jalapeno.
• Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and pour marinade over it.
• Cover for at least 1 hour or overnight, turning once.
• Preheat grill to high heat and oil the grill rack.
• Grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, depending on thickness, 3 to 4 minutes or longer per side.
• Let cool slightly.
• Slice thinly crosswise.
• Serve warm or chilled.