Stir-Fried Jalapeno Lime Chicken |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A tasty chicken stir-fry with a different kind of heat than a lot of Asian dishes. Adjust the heat to your taste. :) Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste) |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
4 tablespoons butter |
1 -3 fresh jalapeno, stemmed and seeded,and sliced (amount to taste) |
1 lime, juice and zest of |
1/3 cup jalapeno jelly (red jelly preferred) |
lime slice (optional) |
chopped fresh cilantro (optional) |
Directions:
1. Slice the chicken breasts across into large meallions, then toss with the flour that is well-seasoned with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil and half the butter in your wok, and stir-fry the chicken with the jalapeno slices until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
3. Add the lime zest and juice and continue to cook for about 30-45 seconds, stirring to coat the chicken.
4. Then add the jelly with 2-3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until the jelly is dissolved and forms a glaze.
5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir-fry until it is incorporated, and serve.
6. Garnish with lime slices and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
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