Description
A quick and flavorful Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers, and spicy jalapeños, combined with aromatic garlic and ginger, for a spicy and savory meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Liquids and Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat ensuring the pan is hot but not smoking to start the cooking process for aromatic ingredients.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden, which forms the flavor base.
- Cook chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add sliced jalapeños, bell pepper, and onion to the cooked chicken to infuse the stir fry with spice and sweetness, making sure to stir to combine evenly.
- Add soy sauce: Stir in the soy sauce and cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Season to taste: Season the stir fry with salt and pepper according to your preference and give the mixture a final stir to blend all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot as a main dish, ideal over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the level of spiciness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content if desired.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make a balanced meal.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
