Spicy Jalapeno Chicken: A Juicy Homemade Delight to Savor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, jalapenos, paprika, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapenos.
- Pair with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Spicy Jalapeno Chicken