One Pot Jalapeno Chicken
Quick and easy jalapeno chicken recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop in 30 minutes. Creamy and spicy with Asian/ Chinese flavor inspiration.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless chicken breast Cut into small 1.5 inch cubes
- 1 clove Garlic Finely minced
- 1 tsp Ginger Freshly grated, Or replace with 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1-2 tsp Soy sauce Low sodium
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp Vinegar Or lemon juice
- 1 Jalapeno Small, Deseeded, Finely chopped
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 tbsp Cream cheese
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream Or whole milk
- 1 tbsp Green onions Thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large nonstick pot or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, vinegar, jalapenos, salt, pepper and mix everything together.
- Cover and cook for about 8 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Remove lid and let it cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until excess liquid is reduced and sauce is starting to thicken.
- Turn off heat and mix in cream cheese and heavy cream.
- Mix until cheese is fully melted and sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with jalapenos and green onions and additional jalapenos (finely chopped), if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg