Description
Honey Jalapeño Grilled Chicken is a must-try recipe that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. This dish is ideal for family dinners, summer barbecues, or casual gatherings, and it can be prepared in just 30 minutes. The marinade, made with honey, jalapeños, and garlic, infuses the chicken with a delightful taste that will impress everyone at your table. Whether served with fresh salads, rice pilaf, or grilled vegetables, this chicken is versatile enough to pair with any side dish. Easy to make and clean up after, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 4 garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in a ziptop bag or baking dish; seal and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat the grill to medium heat; oil the grate.
- Grill chicken for about 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg