Jalapeno Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken, whole; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil cooking; 1/4 cup onions chopped; 1 each garlic minced; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sweet bell peppers minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard dry

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil up in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic, then cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
3
Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, jalapeno peppers, salt, and mustard.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is blended.
5
Place the chicken, skin side up, on a prepared grill about 8 inches from the heat.
6
Grill, turning every 8 to 10 minutes, for about 40 minutes.
7
Brush chicken with sauce, grill, turning and basting with sauce every 5 minutes, about 20 minutes more or until chicken is fork tender.

196

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken, whole, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil cooking, 1/4 cup onions chopped, 1 each garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jalapeno Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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