1-2-3 Spicy cilantro-marinated grilled chicken breasts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cut in two, boneless, skinless
For the marinade
1 cup cilantro, well packed, stems included
2 garlic cloves
4 scallions
1 jalapeno, seeds removed
Juice of 1 lime
5 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried cumin
1 tbsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until you are left with a green-colored creamy adobo.
Pour the adobo on the chicken breasts, making sure you cover them completely, on all sides. Keep in a plastic bag or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and set aside.
Cook the chicken breasts over a hot grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. You could also cook the chicken under a preheated broiler, 4-5 minutes per side.
When ready, a cooking thermometer should register 165 F.