RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Lime-Jalapeno Chicken
No. of Servings: 8 servings
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including
1 hour marinating time)
Ingredients
1/4 cup lime juice, (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, sliced
1-1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless
chicken breasts, trimmed of fat,
tenders removed
Nutrition Facts/ serving:
Energy: 71 calories
Fat: 2 g
Protein: 11 g
PREPARATION
1. Whisk lime juice, oil, vinegar, cumin and salt in a small bowl. Stir in jalapeno. Place chicken in a shallow baking
dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning
once, or overnight.
2. Preheat grill to high heat. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in
the middle, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool slightly; thinly slice crosswise. Serve warm or chilled.
NOTE:
ยท Make Ahead Tip: Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and/or refrigerate cooked chicken
for up to 1 day. Slice just before serving.
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