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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

    Published: June 14, 2019 · Updated: April 6, 2021 · By: Krissy · 15 Comments
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    Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

    Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken is the perfect summer dinner with a little bit of sweet, the perfect hint of sour, and the perfect amount of heat.

    If you've been searching for grilled chicken recipes, look no further.

    Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

    Why this recipe works:

    If you're looking for a moist, tender, flavorful grilled chicken recipe, you're going to love this recipe!

    • Really excellent grilled chicken starts with an outstanding marinade. The homemade marinade in this recipe is super quick and easy to make, and the results are worth it.
    • The flavor combination of honey + lime + jalapeno + salt is the perfect marriage of flavors. You get a little bit of everything your taste buds could possibly desire.
    • Sweet, sour, heat and salt - it's what every good recipe needs. The marinade adds the perfect flavor to the chicken as well.

    Here's how to make it:

    1. To make the marinade, simply combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, fresh jalapeno, crushed garlic, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. I always like to taste my marinades before I add the meat and adjust any of the ingredients to my liking, if necessary.
    2. Then, add the chicken thighs and allow it to soak, refrigerated, in the marinade for at least an hour. If you're a planner, you can marinade the meat over night and that will allow even more flavor to penetrate the meat.
    3. To cook, heat the grill to medium high and cook for about 8-10 minutes on each side or until you've reached the desired cooking temperature.

    Cooking tips:

    • Any cut of chicken will work with this recipe but I prefer to grill chicken thighs because they are inexpensive, dark meat has more flavor and is more tender, and thighs are smaller portions than breasts. I'd rather have the option to have one, two, or three pieces of chicken rather than one really large piece that I can't finish.
    • When you cook boneless skinless chicken thighs, they only need about 8-10 minutes to fully cook when using medium to medium high heat. If you're using bone-in or skin-on chicken thighs, you'll need to increase your cooking time a bit.
    • The recommended internal temperature of chicken is 165 degrees F.
    grilled chicken with easy marinade

    What to serve with grilled chicken:

    So many fantastic side dishes go great with this recipe. On this particular evening, we served our dinner up with some Mexican sauteed corn, refried black beans, warm corn tortillas, and sliced avocado. YUM!

    This tasty chicken goes perfectly with some grilled Mexican Street Corn, a perfectly cooked baked potato, and some Grilled Peaches and Cream for dessert!

    I can honestly say that this was one of my most favorite grilled summer dinners and the bar was definitely set high for future backyard BBQs!

    grilled chicken recipe with marinade

    Other great jalapeno recipes:

    Love jalapeno recipes? Then you'll want to make these:

    • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken
    • Jalapeño Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • Jalapeno Cornbread
    • Cheddar Zucchini Bread with Jalapeno Honey Butter
    • Mini Bacon Jalapeno Egg Salad Sandwiches
    • Bacon Jalapeno Fry Sauce
    • Stuffed Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers
    • Cheesy Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Poppers
    • Jalapeno Popper Chicken Flautas
    • Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
    • Bacon Jalapeño Football Fondue
    A little bit of sweet, the perfect hint of sour, and the perfect amount of heat make this Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken the perfect summer dinner!

    Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

    A little bit of sweet, the perfect hint of sour, and the perfect amount of heat make this Jalapeno Honey Lime Grilled Chicken the perfect summer dinner!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 large jalapeno (stem and seeds removed, minced)
    • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1.5 - 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs

    Instructions

    • Using large resealable gallon size plastic storage bag, combine all marinade ingredients WITHOUT the chicken. Squeeze the bag to mix well. Taste the marinade and adjust if desired.
    • Add chicken to marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least an hour up to overnight.
    • To grill, heat grill over medium to medium high heat. Spray grill with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. Do not over cook and serve immediately.
    • Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 568mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    This recipe was originally posted in June 2017 and has been updated for your reading pleasure

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    Comments

    1. mel

      January 12, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      This is a great recipe however please NEVER wash your chicken before cooking it. It will develop harmful bacteria and can make you incredibly sick. Make this dish but remove that step from this blog and never wash the chicken.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 13, 2021 at 5:28 am

        Thanks for seeing that! I actually don't rinse my chicken any more but haven't heard that rinsing it can actually cause issues. I can go ahead and remove that from the recipe since I don't rinse anymore. I just stopped because it seemed unnecessary.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      April 08, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Can o bake the chicken if so how long? Also i dont have fresh jalapenos can i use jarred sliced ones instead cause i have those? This looks so good im hoping to yry once i know theses answers dont own a grill and want to make as soon as possible. Always looking for new ways to enjoy chicken

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      • Krissy

        April 10, 2020 at 9:11 am

        Whenever I bake meat, I always determine when it's done with a thermometer vs. time. I just cook until it has reached the proper internal temperature. Jarred jalapenos will work but they will definitely taste different. Fresh vs jarred is a matter of preference.

        Reply
    3. Emily C.

      March 19, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely fantastic! I made double the marinade, used half for the marinade, and boiled the extra For a couple minutes to meld the flavors. The family loved having the extra to dip their chicken and veggies in!!! Definitely will make again! (PS having a little extra vitamin c and honey is a good thing! That’s how I found this recipe!)

      Reply
    4. Selina

      March 19, 2020 at 2:07 am

      I just finish cooked by follow the recipe. The recipe was so nice especially the sauce. Thanks for sharing the recipe

      Reply
    5. Itisha

      September 04, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Does the olive oil go in the marinade or is it listed just because you spray the grill with it?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 18, 2017 at 1:55 pm

        it goes in the marinade

        Reply
    6. Nadia

      August 18, 2017 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Made this dish the other night for my family! Absolutely delicious! Winner, winner, chicken, dinner ;0). Very easy to prepare ahead of time. I'm a working mom, so I love easy meals with fresh ingredients. I served with brown rice, tomato & basil salad - also roasted some peppers on the side.

      Reply
    7. Donna

      July 10, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Wondering if it would be too spicy if I left the seeds & stems of the jalapeño ?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        July 14, 2017 at 6:26 am

        its all about personal preference, however I've never left the stem on... only the seeds to add more heat.

        Reply
    8. Bonnie

      June 16, 2017 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Holy cow, that dish looks absolutely incredible! Pinned and trying!

      Reply
    9. Kim S

      June 04, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      How much OJ for this? It kinda merged with the chicken.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 18, 2017 at 2:15 pm

        The recipe doesn't call for OJ

        Reply
        • Jen

          November 27, 2021 at 10:02 am

          I think she meant OI for the olive oil. Easy keyboard error.

          Can’t wait to try this. I’m going to use my grill plate on the stove since it’s a bit too chilly and windy out to grill. I have faith!!!

          Reply

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