Jalapeno Lime Chicken Recipes

JALAPENO-LIME CHICKEN

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).

JALAPENO-LIME CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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.

SWEET JALAPEñO-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix Sauce ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup to serve as a sauce after chicken is cooked; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice and brushing with remaining sauce during last 2 minutes of grilling, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165° F).
• Sprinkle with chopped cilantro; serve immediately with reserved sauce.

STIR-FRIED JALAPENO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts across into large meallions, then toss with the flour that is well-seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil and half the butter in your wok, and stir-fry the chicken with the jalapeno slices until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
• Add the lime zest and juice and continue to cook for about 30-45 seconds, stirring to coat the chicken.
• Then add the jelly with 2-3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until the jelly is dissolved and forms a glaze.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir-fry until it is incorporated, and serve.
• Garnish with lime slices and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.