Best Jalapeno Cilantro Grilled Chicken Recipes

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JALAPENO-CILANTRO GRILLED CHICKEN



Jalapeno-Cilantro Grilled Chicken image

This grilled jalapeno chicken is a great dish for a BBQ or any type of gathering. It's always a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Jane Frid Shifrin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
½ cup olive oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup white cooking wine
3 chopped fresh jalapeno peppers, or to taste
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound chicken drumsticks and thighs

Steps:

  • Combine cilantro, parsley, olive oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend thoroughly until mixture is bright green with a slightly chunky consistency.
  • Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Set the remaining marinade aside.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 2012.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRILLED BLACK BEAN BURRITOS WITH CHICKEN (OR NOT) AND CREAMY CILANTRO-JALAPENO SAUCE



Grilled Black Bean Burritos with Chicken (or Not) and Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce image

These panini-press-grilled burritos boast a slightly crispy exterior with a melty-hot inside featuring black beans, corn, rice, optional chicken, and Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno sauce.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 26

Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup loosely-packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons chopped yellow onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lime zest
Grilled Black Bean Burritos
1/2 cup can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup whole-kernel corn
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or a combo of both)
1/4 cup Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Four 8-inch flour tortillas
Grilled Black Bean & Chicken Burritos
3/4 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 cup can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup whole-kernel corn
1/4 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or a combo of both)
1/4 cup Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Four 8-inch flour tortillas
Equipment
panini press

Steps:

  • Make the Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno Sauce. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to two days.
  • In a medium bowl, add the chicken (if using), beans, corn, rice, cheese, and cilantro-jalapeno sauce. Gently stir with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Lay out flour tortillas and divide mixture between them. Place the mixture on on the bottom half of the tortilla, fold the sides in, then roll up the tortilla.
  • Grill on the panini press per your press's instructions (I cook two at a time and it takes about four minutes per batch).
  • Serve drizzled with additional Creamy Cilantro-Jalapeno sauce, salsa, avocado, and any other condiments you desire.

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