Spicy Jalapeño Chicken: Easy & Flavorful Comfort Food Delight
Delight in the comforting flavors of spicy jalapeño chicken, a perfect dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with diced jalapeños, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and pour chicken broth over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra spiciness, keep the seeds in the jalapeños.
- This dish pairs well with rice or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg