Jalapeno Chicken

  • Jalapeno Chicken

    4 chicken breasts
    1 clove garlic, halved
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    For the marinade:
    1/4 cup lime juice
    2 jalapeno peppers
    1 tablespoon of olive oil

    Rub chicken with cut sides of garlic halves and sprinkle with black pepper. To prepare marinade, in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine lime juice, jalapeno peppers, and oil and process until smooth.

    Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish. Brush chicken with marinade. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake chicken until cooked through and no longer pink, about 35 minutes to 40 minutes. Place chicken on a serving platter. Serve immediately.

    Serves 4