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Jalapeno Cheddar Grilled Chicken

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🌶️ Enjoy bold, spicy flavors with the Jalapeño Cheddar Grilled Chicken recipe, combining heat from jalapeños with creamy cheddar cheese.
🍗 This grilled chicken dish offers a deliciously juicy and cheesy experience, perfect for a satisfying meal with a kick.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes to 12 hours 14 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

– 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

– Zest of 1 lime

– 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

– 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

– 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño

– 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

– Olive oil for brushing the grill

Instructions

1-First Step: Prepare Ingredients Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry. Finely chop the jalapenos, removing seeds if you want less heat. Preheat your grill to medium-high, around 400°F, for even cooking.

2-Second Step: Make and Apply Marinade In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this over the chicken breasts evenly. Let it sit to soak in the flavors before grilling.

3-Third Step: Grill the Chicken Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side. Keep an eye on it to get those nice grill marks. Flip carefully to avoid losing any juices.

4-Fourth Step: Add Toppings During the last few minutes, add shredded cheddar and jalapenos on top. Close the lid to let the cheese melt while the chicken reaches 165°F inside. This step brings everything together.

5-Fifth Step: Rest and Serve Take the chicken off the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. This keeps it juicy and flavorful. Serve hot with your favorite sides for a complete meal. Remember the grilling time: about 14 minutes total, plus a bit more for the cheese.

Last Step:

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Notes

⏳ Marinate chicken up to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
🔪 Slice chicken carefully to create pockets without cutting through.
🌶️ Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat level.
🛢️ Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking and achieve grill marks.
🧀 Melt cheese gently to avoid burning after grilling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Marinating time: 1-12 hours
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast