Name: Roast Jalapeno Cilantro and Garlic Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (with skin); 2 tbsp butter (or ghee); 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper; 1 lemon

By Kristen McCaffrey

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358 CALORIES 2g CARBS 22g FAT 37g PROTEIN

Roast Jalapeno Cilantro and Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

Roasting chicken never really gets old for me the house smells amazing, the flavor combinations are endless, the crispy skin (yum!), and the fact that I can use it all week make me a huge fan of this simple meal. Normally I choose to flavor my chicken with lemon and herbs, but last week I wanted something a little spicy and decided to stuff some cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic compound butter under the skins. The result was a delicious and easy roasted chicken that is full of flavor. Adjust the amount of garlic and jalapeno you use to fit your own personal tastes and make up a big batch so you have plenty of chicken leftover

The Recipe

Roast Jalapeno Cilantro and Garlic Chicken Breasts

PREP TIME: 10 Min

COOK TIME: 40 Min

TOTAL TIME: 50 Min

Dinner

Ingredients

SERVINGS:

UNITS: US METRICS

4 U chicken breasts (with skin)
2 tbsp butter (or ghee)
1 U jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
2 U garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
1 U lemon

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

Calories from Fat 197

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g

34%

Saturated Fat 9g

42%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 127mg

42%

Sodium 111mg

Total Carbohydrate 2g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 1g

Protein 37g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a broiler or baking pan with foil for easy clean up. Place a wire rack on top of the pan.

Using your hands or a food processor, combined the butter, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.

Carefully pull the skin away from the chicken breasts and stuff the jalapeno cilantro butter instead, dividing it evenly between each breast.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until juice run clear (internal temp of 160) If needed broil for 2 minutes after to crisp up the skin. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon/lime juice squeezed on top.