Picante Marinated Chicken

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 14

Picante Marinated Chicken recipe - a spicy and flavorful dish perfect for a summer barbecue

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

2hr 26 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

Picante Marinated Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish perfect for any summer barbecue. The picante sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice marinade give the chicken a nice spicy kick that's not too overpowering. You can cook this dish on a grill or in the oven, whichever you prefer. It's quick and easy to prepare, so you can have dinner on the table in no time. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, like a fresh salad or grilled veggies, for a complete meal that's sure to please.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the picante sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined.
2.	Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat well with the marinade.
3.	Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
4.	Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5.	Brush the grill grates with olive oil.
6.	Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
7.	Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8.	Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare and full of flavor.

It can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.

The picante sauce gives the chicken a nice spicy kick.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for those who do not enjoy spicy food.

It is also high in sodium due to the picante sauce, which may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, and the spices in the picante sauce may have anti-inflammatory properties.
However, the high sodium content of the dish may not make it suitable for those with high blood pressure or on a low-sodium diet.

	1/2 cup picante sauce
	1/4 cup Dijon-style prepared mustard
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	6 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	2 tablespoons olive oil