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Jalapeño Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender chicken thighs with spicy jalapeños, soy sauce, and honey, served over rice.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken thighs
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 2 Jalapeño peppers, sliced
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 cups Rice, cooked


Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
  3. Add the jalapeño peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and fully cooked.
  5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Serve the Jalapeño Chicken over a bed of rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

Marinate the chicken prior to cooking for enhanced flavor. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control spiciness.