Description
A vibrant dish combining succulent chicken with spicy jalapenos and colorful bell peppers, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions, garlic, jalapenos, and bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle honey over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix to combine with the vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a lower-calorie option, consider using sugar-free substitutes for honey. Ensure chicken is not overcooked for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg