Description
Dive into a fiery and savory culinary experience with our jalapeno chicken. This dish marries the tenderness of chicken with the zesty punch of jalapeños, offering an enthralling taste for spice enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the marinade.
- Immerse chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the skillet and sear until browned on each side.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet, lower the heat to medium, cover, and let the chicken simmer until thoroughly cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with leftover sauce from the skillet if desired.
Notes
For an enhanced spicy kick, retain the seeds of the jalapeños. This dish pairs excellently with cilantro-lime rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 82mg