Description
Turn up the flavor on your weeknight dinner with this 30-Minute Jalapeño Chicken. This quick dinner idea combines juicy chicken bites with a bold, spicy-sweet sauce that’s perfect for busy nights. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, quick meal ideas, or flavorful food ideas, this dish delivers big taste in minimal time.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 fresh jalapeños sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- 1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice jalapeños into rounds
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add soy sauce and honey, stirring to coat the chicken evenly
- Toss in jalapeños and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened
- Mix cornstarch with water and pour into the skillet
- Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot
Notes
Use less jalapeño or remove seeds for a milder flavor
Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor