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Firecracker Chicken

Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 6
Calories 1314kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 c. strawberry jam I used Trader Joe's low-sugar organic
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 T. canola oil
  • 3 jalapenos minced (seeds removed for a mild marinade)
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. smoked paprika

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl, whisk together the jam, lime juice, oil, jalapenos (leave in some of the seeds for a spicier marinade), salt and paprika. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the mixture to use after the chicken is cooked. Pour the remaining marinade in a gallon-sized bag. Poke chicken breasts all over with a fork and place chicken in the bag with the marinade. Massage chicken well to coat and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • Grill chicken over low heat until internal temperature registers 165 degrees. Remove from heat and allow to rest on a plate for about 20 minutes to cool. Cut chicken into large cubes and mix together with the juices that have collected while it's been cooling and the 1/4 cup of reserved marinade. Cover well and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to serve, skewer the chicken with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 1314kcal | Carbohydrates: 176g | Protein: 109g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 2693mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 119g