This quick and easy jalapeno chicken recipe requires simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes. It's rich and creamy and inspired by Asian flavors.
I started making this jalapeno chicken a few years ago.
It was a QUICK 30 minute meal that came together in just ONE pan/skillet, using whatever ingredients I had on hand.
The end result was something that was INSPIRED by the Chinese jalapeno chicken I get from one of my favorite restaurants.
However, my jalapeno chicken with cream cheese is more rich and CREAMY.
You can serve this with jasmine rice, fried rice or even noodles.
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Here are some TIPS for making PERFECT jalapeno chicken:
- Make sure to use a wide NON-STICK pan or skillet. It allows everything to cook evenly and prevents the mixture from sticking to the pan.
- I highly RECOMMEND using sesame oil in this recipe since it adds a wonderful flavor but you can replace it with olive oil, vegetable oil or canola oil too.
- If you want more sauce in this recipe, you can ADD a little more heavy cream at the end.
- This will be a very SPICY meal. However, you can adjust the quantity of jalapenos, based on your preference.
- This recipe can EASILY be doubled or tripled, if necessary.
- You can even use this recipe to make baked or grilled jalapeno chicken breast pieces. Just MARINADE the pieces in all the ingredients from the list for at least 1 hour or overnight and and then, bake or grill as usual.
How to make jalapeno chicken?
It's very simple. Start off by heating the oil. Then add the chicken and spices and cook until chicken is done. Finally, add cream cheese and heavy cream to thicken the mixture and give it a rich flavor. Garnish with jalapenos and green onions and enjoy!
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Recipe
Jalapeno Chicken
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Sesame oil Or 1 tablespoon sesame oil + 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless chicken (cut into 2 inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 Small jalapeno (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Heavy cream or milk
Garnish:
- 1 Jalapeno (thinly sliced)
- Green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, garlic paste, ginger paste, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, finely chopped jalapenos, salt, pepper and mix everything together.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 8 minutes on medium high heat until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the lid and let it cook for a few more minutes When the water has almost evaporated, lower the the heat and add cream cheese and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly and cook for about 1 minute.
- Garnish with jalapenos and green onions.
- Serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Read my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or stove-top.
Nutrition
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Well, that's all for today.
Until next time, tata my lovelies!
Kimberly
Recipe was very easy
Taste great
Abeer Rizvi
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it
Dede B
Wow this is great. My husband told me to hang on to this recipe.
Abeer Rizvi
Yay! So happy to hear that
Karis
Yum! I can not wait to try this. Looks amazing.
Abeer Rizvi
Hope you enjoy it!
Lori
Can I replace the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt? I'm allergic to cream cheese!
Abeer Rizvi
I haven't tried that. So, I am not sure how this recipe would turn out. If you try this modification, please let me know how it goes. I am curious...heheh.
Elle
I'm sure you could. Just leave out the lemon juice or vinegar.
Lakean
This recipe is so good. I doubled the amount of sauce because it's got such a good flavor.
Abeer Rizvi
So happy to hear you liked this!
DGiltner
Can I use fresh garlic and ginger instead of paste?
Abeer Rizvi
Absolutely! Make sure it's very finely minced.
Elle
I loved this. The sesame flavor was wonderful. I used ground turkey, because that's what I had planned for dinner tonight. We ate it with rice (cauliflower rice for me). It was not spicy at all though (we eat a lot of spicy food), so we added crushed red pepper flakes. This started out on my LC recipes to try board...and it got moved to my LC make again board!
Abeer Rizvi
I am so happy to hear your feedback. I have never tried this with cauliflower rice. Such a great idea!
Tricia
I just made this for dinner, you can totally use yogurt to substitute cream and cream cheese, but be warned it doesn't cool the effects of the jalapeno like the fat of the cream and the cream cheese.....next time I will add some soy milk see how that does
Abeer Rizvi
Thanks for sharing the changes you tried to this recipe. It's always nice to see what works and doesn't work...
Justin Fouche
Do you use toasted sesame oil or untoasted?
Abeer Rizvi
I mostly use toasted sesame oil but untoasted is fine too and has a more subtle flavor/fragrance.
Sarah
Can I use a mixed garlic & ginger paste?
Abeer Rizvi
Yes, Absolutely. I don't think that should change the flavor.
Susan Stickney
After reading this recipe I want to try, because it looks very tasty ...
Abeer Rizvi
Thank you! I am actually adding a video for it tomorrow. So, stay tuned!
Ashley
This looks fabulous!
Ally
Made it for dinner!! It was a hit! Just enough spice to make my husband super happpy! Thank you for the recipe.
Abeer Rizvi
Yay! Glad your husband enjoyed it... it's one of my favorite meals!
Becky
This turned out great! I subbed the cream for coconut milk and added a little coriander and turmeric.
Abeer Rizvi
Oh! Those are some nice additions, especially turmeric!
Jeff
Love this dish, simple, quick and super tasty
Jinali P
Amazing! I put in jarred jalapeños instead of the fresh to give it a bit of a different flavor.
Abeer Rizvi
That's a great idea!