Description
If you’re looking for a quick dinner packed with bold flavor, this 30-Minute Jalapeño Chicken is exactly what you need. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, fresh jalapeños, and a savory garlic-soy glaze to create a spicy, satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or flavorful food ideas, this dish delivers heat, balance, and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 fresh jalapeños sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry, then toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Slice jalapeños and mince garlic, keeping ingredients ready before cooking.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add jalapeños and cook briefly.
5. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar, stirring to combine into a glossy sauce.
6. Return chicken to the pan and toss until fully coated and heated through.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
For less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before cooking.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure a proper sear.
Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your taste by adding more honey or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg