Spicy Jalapeno Chicken (Print Page)
Juicy chicken with jalapeños and spices.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
02 - 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Marinade & Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp lime juice
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1 tbsp honey
→ Garnish
12 - Chopped fresh cilantro
13 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and honey in a mixing bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for optimal flavor.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade and sear in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños, onion, and garlic around the chicken in the skillet.
06 - Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and accompany with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates a juicy, tender chicken that tastes like it cooked all day.
- It brings a vibrant kick to the table without requiring hours of prep work.
02 -
- Patting the chicken dry before searing will give you a much better crust.
- Keeping some seeds in the jalapeños significantly increases the spice level.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it moist.
- Using fresh lime juice makes a huge difference compared to bottled.