Jalapeno Chicken With Bell Peppers
A vibrant and spicy dish with chicken, jalapenos, and bell peppers, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions, garlic, jalapenos, and bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix to combine with the vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier dish, leave the seeds in the jalapenos. This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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