Description
This Jalapeno Chicken with Bell Peppers recipe is a flavorful and spicy stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 2 jalapeños (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for stir-fry)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Stir-fry marinated chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Sauté jalapeños, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger until tender. Return chicken to the pan, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Cook until well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by deseeding jalapeños or reducing their quantity.
- Try using chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Enhance with a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
