Grilled Spicy Cilantro Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Spicy Cilantro Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 medium-size jalapeno peppers, seeded; 2 bunches fresh cilantro (about 3 cups loosely packed leaves); 2 bunches fresh mint (about 1 cup loosely packed leaves); 4 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 12 small skinned and boned chicken thighs; 8 plum tomatoes, halved; Freshly ground black pepper; Assorted chopped fresh herbs; Naan bread

Servings: persons

2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 medium-size jalapeno peppers, seeded
2 bunches fresh cilantro (about 3 cups loosely packed leaves)
2 bunches fresh mint (about 1 cup loosely packed leaves)
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
12 small skinned and boned chicken thighs
8 plum tomatoes, halved
Freshly ground black pepper
Assorted chopped fresh herbs
Naan bread

1
Preheat grill to 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high) heat. Process first 4 ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth. Add mint and next 3 ingredients, and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
2
Rub 1/2 cup cilantro mixture over chicken; cover and chill 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cilantro mixture for Grilled Chicken Naan Pizza and 1/2 cup to serve with chicken.
3
Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill, and let stand 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, grill tomato halves 3 to 5 minutes or just until they begin to blister. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with desired amount of olive oil, and top with chopped fresh herbs. Grill naan 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until puffy and soft.
5
Reserve 6 chicken thighs and 4 tomato halves for Grilled Chicken Naan Pizza. Serve remaining chicken and tomatoes with grilled naan bread and reserved 1/2 cup cilantro mixture.
6
LEFTOVER DINNER: Grilled Chicken Naan Pizza: Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Thinly slice 6 Grilled Spicy Cilantro Chicken thighs. Place 2 naan breads on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread each with 1 Tbsp. reserved cilantro mixture; layer each with 1/2 cup sliced chicken, 4 reserved plum tomato halves, and 4 fresh mozzarella cheese slices. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with arugula. Serve with remaining cilantro mixture. Makes 4 servings.

903

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 medium-size jalapeno peppers, seeded, 2 bunches fresh cilantro (about 3 cups loosely packed leaves), and more.

Yes, Grilled Spicy Cilantro Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Spicy Cilantro Chicken

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