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Jalapeno Grilled Chicken

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.

SERVINGS	8
CATEGORY	Main Dish
METHOD	Grill (gas or charcoal)
PREP	15 min.
COOK	45 min.
TOTAL	60 min.

INGREDIENTS

4 to 8 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped or 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

2/3 cup lemon juice, divided

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

6 to 10 garlic cloves, 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

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. 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. Yield: 8 servings.

Jalapeno Grilled Chicken

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Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008