Honey Jalapeño Chicken Recipe
If sweet heat is your love language, this Honey Jalapeño Chicken is about to become a regular in your kitchen. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned simply, then simmered in a glossy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh jalapeños.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs *see notes below*
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
SAUCE
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large jalapeños cut into ¼ inch slices
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- Add the chicken thighs to a bowl and coat evenly with onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, and salt. Make sure each piece is well seasoned on both sides.
Brown the Chicken
- Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken in batches until golden on both sides. You're building flavor here not cooking it all the way through yet.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
Build the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add soy sauce, water, honey, garlic paste, black pepper, and jalapeño slices. Stir gently and bring to a simmer.
- Serve with white rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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