Chicago Chicken – Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken – chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers – great in tacos or quesadillas.

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken - chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers - great in tacos or quesadillas.

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We just got back from a spur-of-the-moment trip to Chicago.  Chicken Legs had a meeting last Monday and Tuesday, so I turned it into a weekend vacation! (I’m like that – I get it from my parents)  We had a great time.  I just L♥VE Chicago!  We did lots of shopping, eating and drinking – all of our favorite things!! We also walked a lot – over 6 miles on Saturday alone.  (That is how we can eat and drink so much.)

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken - chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers - great in tacos or quesadillas.

Our last night in Chicago we went and saw the Cubs and then went to dinner at Tavern on Rush – it’s a steak and seafood joint that Chicken Legs wanted to check out. They had this chicken on their menu, but it said it took 35 minutes to make.  Well, it was late and we were hungry so I decided we would just try it at home. (hence the name “Chicago Chicken”).

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken - chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers - great in tacos or quesadillas.

Our version turned out great.  If it is like our other Tavern Chicken – it is better than the original.  We used boneless chicken breast because that is what Chicken Legs wanted.  I would like to try this on a whole chicken like the original – I think it would be great too.

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken - chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers - great in tacos or quesadillas.
Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken - chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers - great in tacos or quesadillas.
View from the Executive Lounge in The Drake

View from the Executive Lounge in The Drake

Sears Tower (we took a boat tour)

Sears Tower (we took a boat tour)

Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field - Our seats - 7th row behind home plate!  Score!!

Our seats – 7th row behind home plate!  Score!!

Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken

Yield: 3 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Jalapeno Lemon Grilled Chicken – chicken marinated in fresh jalapeños, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and garlic. Inspired by our trip to Chicago and the Tavern on Rush. This chicken is AMAZING!! TONS of great flavor. Double the recipe for leftovers – great in tacos or quesadillas.

Ingredients:

  • 1 jalapeno remove the seeds and membranes if you don’t want the heat
  • Juice of 1 lemon (3 Tbsp)
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until combined and jalapeno is finely diced.
  • Pour into a ziplock bag, add chicken. Toss to coat.
  • Let marinate in the refrigerator overnight and then grill.

Steph

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  1. Made this last night and we loved it! I did add a pinch of salt but that was the only change. We'll definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing!

  2. I love Chicago too! One of my kids lives there and we love to visit. The chicken looks marvelous- thanks for sharing.

  3. Boy you got in a lot of Tourist-ing in a short amount of time. Great seats at the game! Beautiful shot from the Drake. Never been to Chicago…one of these days.

  4. Looks and sounds like you had a great trip and I can't wait to light up the smoke and have this Sunday for supper!

  5. Hi Steph!

    That chicken looks great. We're heading to Chicago in a couple of weeks and now I want to try Tavern on Rush as well. Also, good job on cloning the Butterfinger Cupcake over on your AL blog. I tried to comment, but it wanted me to register and I'm too impatient.

  6. I'll have to say that you are putting chicken in a whole different light for me. I never order bird when we eat out. Unless it's a chicken only place.

    But, all your great recipes are going to make me a convert.

  7. OMG, I just LOVE Chicago! When I go to visit my son in WI, we always drive to Chi Town. I've taken that boat tour, too, and it's awesome!

    This sounds like a great marinade. My hubby loves fish, so I just may try this on a nice piece of fish for him, chicken for me!

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