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Jalapeno Grilled Chicken

By: Cheryl Kvintus 
"I've had this recipe for years, so it's long been a family favorite. The jalapeno stuffing adds some spice to ordinary grilled chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped*
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice, divided
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 8 bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the peppers, 1/3 cup lemon juice, parsley, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Gently stuff pepper mixture under the skin of each chicken breast. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine the broth, pepper, lemon peel and remaining lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken skin side up on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by Cranker, the cook and baker   view full review
This dish was just so-so. I can't put my finger on it, but it really seemed like it needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Bama Lady   view full review
I used boneless/skinless chicken instead. I butterflied each breast and rolled it up with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by asmith   view full review
gave excellent flavor to the chicken. a bit too hot to eat the jalapeno stuffing mix so ended...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by cvk   view full review
I really like this recipe. The herbs and jalapeno infused the chicken with a delicious flavor....

 

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