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Stir-Fried Jalapeno Lime Chicken

Here's how you make Stir-Fried Jalapeno Lime Chicken
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 to 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)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Slice the chicken breasts across into large meallions, then toss with the flour that is well-seasoned with salt and pepper.

  • Step 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.

  • Step 3: Add the lime zest and juice and continue to cook for about 30-45 seconds, stirring to coat the chicken.

  • Step 4: Then add the jelly with 2-3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until the jelly is dissolved and forms a glaze.

  • Step 5: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir-fry until it is incorporated, and serve.

  • Step 6: Garnish with lime slices and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.


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