Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 -3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 sliced jalapeno pepper, for garnish
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sliced black olives, for garnish
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
Instructions
- Combine the oil, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, minced garlic, pepper and salt in a resealable plastic bag.
- Place chicken in bag and press to remove excess air; seal tightly.
- Turn bag over several times in order to coat chicken with mixture.
- Chill 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill, oven broiler or indoor grill to medium high heat.
- Place the chicken on grill or in broiler pan.
- Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, turning twice to get grill marks.
- Garnish with jalapeno slices and black olives if desired.
- Please note: When handling jalapeno peppers take caution.
- They can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling and do not touch face or eyes.
- Wash hands throughly with soap and water after handling.
- The time to make does not include the marinade time.