Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this flavorful Jalapeno Chicken with Bell Peppers recipe. Tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a zesty sauce come together in a delicious stir-fry that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Lightly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining oil, jalapeños, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet, add chicken, and combine. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, retain some jalapeño seeds.
- Pair with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Try using chicken thighs for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
