Spicy Jalapeño Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Homemade Comfort Food
A delicious and flavorful chicken recipe that kicks up the heat with spicy jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with lime juice.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a milder option, remove the seeds from the jalapeños.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Spicy Jalapeño Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food