Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Jalapeno-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup lime juice; 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); ¼ teaspoon paprika; 4 small jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced with seeds; 24 ounces skinless chicken breast halves, all fat removed; 2 cups rice, cooked; 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon turmeric

Servings: persons

⅓ cup lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon paprika
4 small jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced with seeds
24 ounces skinless chicken breast halves, all fat removed
2 cups rice, cooked
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon turmeric

1
In a 1 gallon freezer bag, combine lime juice smoke seasoning, olive oil, cumin, salt, paprika, and peppers.
2
Mix well and add chicken.
3
Seal bag, releasing any execess air.
4
Shake to coat chicken thoroughly.
5
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
6
Preheat broiler.
7
Coat a broiler rack with a low-calorie cooking spray.
8
Place chicken on rack.
9
Spoon half the marinade over the chicken.
10
Broil 2-3 inches away from heat source for 3 minutes.
11
Turn and spoon the remaining marinade over chicken.
12
Broil 3 minutes more or until chicken is done.
13
Toss hot rice with tomato, parsley, and turmeric.
14
Spoon onto center of a serving platter, and arrange chicken around rice.
15
Serve immediately.
16
TO FREEZE:.
17
Prepare marinade and coat chicken according to step 1.
18
Freeze instead of marinating.
19
DO NOT CONTINUE TO STEP 2.
20
May be kept frozen for up to 1 month.
21
Let chicken and marinade thaw completely.
22
Shake to blend seasonings.
23
Complete recipe, beginning with step 2.

693

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: ⅓ cup lime juice, 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno-Lime 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.

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken

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