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Jalapeno lime chicken on white plate.
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Jalapeno Lime Chicken

Spicy, sweet and bright this chicken gets its flavor from jalapeno, honey and a squirt of fresh lime.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, chicken, Food, fryer chicken, garlic, honey, Jalapeno, lime, Recipe, roasted chicken, summer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole fryer chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice from 1 lime

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Combine jalapeno, garlic, honey, olive oil and lime juice in a food processor. Process for about 30 seconds or until jalapenos are chopped fine.
  • Brush jalapeno lime mixture over the top of the chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 - 60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. If the skin starts to brown too much tent some foil over the top.
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!