Category: Chili

2 Cloves garlic

1 can (4-oz.) chopped green chilies

1 Fresh jalapeno pepper, deveined and seeded

2 tbsp Cilantro

3 tbsp Olive oil

3 tbsp Lemon juice

1/2 tsp Ground cumin

1/4 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Salt

4 Chicken broiler halves or 8 quarters

Place garlic, green chilies, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice,cumin, pepper and salt in blender. Puree until quite smooth, leaving a few large pieces as they will char under the broiler Spread over chicken and marinate for 1 hour. Drain excessive marinade from chicken and reserve.

Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Place pieces bone side up in shallow broiling pan lined with heavy duty foil.

Broil chicken for 8 minutes before turning and broil 5-6 minutes with skin side up. Brush with more marinade.

Finish broiling more than 6 inches awayy from heat. Chicken should be crisp-browned and tender.

Makes 4 servings.