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Modern Spicy Delight

Ignite Your Taste Buds with a Fiery Chicken Feast

4servings
40 min
Easy
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Modern Spicy Delight

About this recipe

Experience a contemporary twist on a spicy classic with our Modern Spicy Delight. Juicy chicken breast is cooked alongside a medley of vibrant peppers and infused with a bold spice blend to create a dish that bursts with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe will satisfy your craving for something both hearty and exciting.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and golden.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken and set aside.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, add bell peppers and jalapeno; sauté until tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Return chicken to the skillet, add chicken broth, and stir well.

  8. 8

    Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

To adjust spiciness, modify the amount of cayenne and jalapeño.

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