Jalapeno-lime Chicken

PaulaG's Note:

I was reading the intro of this recipe and realized that yes, now I have tried it and even posted a picture so I decided to update. This is an easy recipe that is heart healthy. The recipe was in an issue of Diabetic Cooking.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
• 1 sliced jalapeno pepper, for garnish
• sliced black olives, for garnish

Directions:

1. Combine the oil, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, minced garlic, pepper and salt in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Place chicken in bag and press to remove excess air; seal tightly.
3. Turn bag over several times in order to coat chicken with mixture.
4. Chill 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
5. Preheat grill, oven broiler or indoor grill to medium high heat.
6. Place the chicken on grill or in broiler pan.
7. 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.
8. Garnish with jalapeno slices and black olives if desired.
9. Please note: When handling jalapeno peppers take caution.
10. They can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling and do not touch face or eyes.
11. Wash hands throughly with soap and water after handling.
12. The time to make does not include the marinade time.

Reviews

[pjbflorida]

I was looking for a marinade to "kick-up" chicken for soft tacos. This recipe did the trick! I did add onion (fresh, not powder) and marinaded overnight for 8 hours. The result was very moist and delicious. One reviewer on here thought the chicken was too dry, but I suspect that person erred in cooking either with too high of heat or for too long.

[eugeniavlasova]

Lime, cumin and garlic went together so well! Jalapeno was mild and spicy. Added the recipe to my favorites.

[nemokitty]

Very good and moist for us. I baked 2 chicken breasts in the oven for 20 minutes and it was perfect! I upped the garlic to 4 cloves. Made for Zaar Cookbook Tag Game 2011.