Jalapeño Chicken
A spicy and savory dish made with tender chicken thighs, jalapeño peppers, and a hint of sweetness from honey, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Add the jalapeño peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the jalapeño chicken over a bed of rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Adjust the number of jalapeños for desired heat level. Serve with creamy avocado or sour cream to balance the spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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