Sweet Jalapeño Cilantro Marinade

This Sweet Jalapeño Cilantro Marinade delivers bright citrus flavor with a subtle kick. Made with Greek yogurt, jalapeño, honey, lime, and cilantro, it’s the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy. Perfect for chicken breasts or thighs, it’s a refreshing option for grill nights or weekly meal prep.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 marinade batch for ~1.5 lbs chicken

Calories: 276 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
1 - jalapeño
⅓ cup - fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon - honey or sugar-free maple syrup
1 - lime
1 tablespoon - olive oil
1 clove - garlic
⅛ - Salt and pepper

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Coat 1.5 lbs chicken evenly with marinade.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours or overnight for best flavor.