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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008

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