Jalapeno Chicken
This Jalapeno Chicken is a bold, spicy, and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken, fresh jalapeños, and a savory sauce. A quick and easy high-protein dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs sliced
- 2 –3 jalapeños sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger optional
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: cornstarch for thickening
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and jalapeños and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and honey, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust heat level by removing or keeping jalapeño seeds.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender.
- Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water if sauce thickens too much.