Best 6 Sweet Jalapeño Lime Chicken Recipes

JALAPEñO LIME ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove giblets from chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, diced jalapeño pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
• Rub the chicken with the butter mixture, making sure to get under the skin and in the chicken cavity.
• Slice one lime into quarters and place in the chicken cavity.
• Place chicken in roasting pan breast side-up. Tuck wings behind back and tie legs with string if desired.
• Slice remaining lime into thin slices and place on top of chicken.
• Place sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and cranberries in a bowl and toss with olive oil, chili powder, and salt and pepper.
• Put vegetables in roasting pan around chicken.
• Roast at 400 degrees for about one and a half hours, until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers at 165 degrees.
• Remove chicken from pan and let rest on cutting board for about 10 minutes before carving.

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.

JALAPENO-LIME CHICKEN

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.

JALAPENO-LIME MARINATED CHICKEN

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.

SWEET AND SPICY LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree jalapeno pepper, garlic, shallot, and 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Add parsley and thyme; process again to integrate.
• Rub the jalapeno pepper mixture evenly onto the chicken thighs, place onto a platter and cover with plastic wrap; marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Cook chicken thighs in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a platter, retaining drippings in the skillet.
• Reduce heat under the skillet to low. Pour wine into the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Stir lime juice and honey into the wine; bring to a simmer and cook until the volume of the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet. Pour broth over the chicken.
• Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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).