Spicy Jalapeno Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
Delicious and spicy, this jalapeno chicken recipe is perfect for a flavorful home-cooked meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 3 jalapenos, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine chicken, jalapenos, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and arrange the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapenos.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg