Spicy Jalapeño Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A deliciously spicy take on classic chicken dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the diced jalapeños, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the jalapeño mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or your favorite side dishes.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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