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Grilled Jalapeño Cilantro Chicken

Flavorful grilled jalapeño cilantro chicken made with an easy, spicy jalapeño cilantro yogurt marinade. Use this incredible marinade in baked or grilled chicken recipes to keep your chicken juicy and delicious! Serve this chicken with your fav sides and sauces for the perfect simple weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CHICKEN:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Spicy jalapeno cilantro yogurt marinade:
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (a big handful)
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 small jalapeno (do not seed if you want it spicy)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Make the marinade: add ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend/process until well combined and smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, baking dish or large reusable bag (such as a stasher bag), add chicken and pour the marinade over; stir well to coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Grill or bake chicken however you’d like and discard excess marinade.
  3. To grill chicken: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Once preheated, place your chicken on your grill, and close the lid. It’s important to keep the lid of your grill closed while your chicken is cooking so that no heat escapes. Cook your chicken on the grill for 6-8 minutes on one side. After 6-8 minutes open your grill lid and flip your chicken with tongs. A great tip is to only flip your chicken breast once so that it stays nice and juicy (and creates delicious grill marks!). Cook your chicken breast for 6-8 minutes more. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken and what type of cut, so be sure to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken breast using a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, your chicken is done and can be transferred to a clean plate or cutting board. Immediately cover chicken with foil to seal in the juices and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. This will help you achieve that juicy, chicken breast you’re looking for!
  4. To bake your chicken: preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.

Notes

  • See the full post for dipping ideas and delicious ways to serve this chicken!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (based on 4) Calories 187cal (9%) Carbohydrates 1.9g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 7.3g (11%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1.6g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (based on 4)
Calories 187cal 9%
Carbohydrates 1.9g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 7.3g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1.6g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.