Stir Fried Jalapeno Lime Chicken Recipes

JALAPENO-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the oil, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, minced garlic, pepper and salt in a resealable plastic bag.
• Place chicken in bag and press to remove excess air; seal tightly.
• Turn bag over several times in order to coat chicken with mixture.
• Chill 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
• Preheat grill, oven broiler or indoor grill to medium high heat.
• Place the chicken on grill or in broiler pan.
• Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, turning twice to get grill marks.
• Garnish with jalapeno slices and black olives if desired.
• Please note: When handling jalapeno peppers take caution.
• They can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling and do not touch face or eyes.
• Wash hands throughly with soap and water after handling.
• The time to make does not include the marinade time.

STIR-FRIED JALAPENO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts across into large meallions, then toss with the flour that is well-seasoned with salt and pepper.
• 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.
• Add the lime zest and juice and continue to cook for about 30-45 seconds, stirring to coat the chicken.
• Then add the jelly with 2-3 tablespoons of warm water and stir until the jelly is dissolved and forms a glaze.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir-fry until it is incorporated, and serve.
• Garnish with lime slices and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

STIR-FRIED KAFFIR LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice; set aside.
• Heat a wok until hot; add half of the oil, then add the chicken; stir-fry until golden and cooked through, 3-4 minutes; remove from the wok using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in the wok; toss in the eggplant; stir-fry until golden and tender,5-6 minutes; remove from wok, drain on paper towels and set aside.
• Add garlic, chili, and lime leaves to the wok; stir-fry 30 seconds, then return the chicken and eggplant to the wok, followed by the fish sauce mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
• Season to taste with salt and serve topped with basil leaves.

FRESH LIME CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1/2-inch bite-size strips.
• Slice onion into thin wedges.
• Peel and cut carrots lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal,.
• Core and seed pepper, then cut thin julienne strips.
• Finely grate peel from half a lime. Squeeze out 3 tablespoons juice from the limes.
• Heat oil in wok or large frying pan set over high hear. Add chicken, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Stir-fry until chicken is golden, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add onion, carrots, and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add peppers, lime juice and peel, then stir-fry until pepper is tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Great over noodles.

FRIED PICKLED JALAPEñOS WITH ZESTY LIME RANCH

Steps:

• Drain peppers and reserve 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of brine from the jar. Pat peppers dry with paper towels.
• Combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, the zest and juice of the lime, and one teaspoon of reserved jalapeño liquid. Stir well and set aside. This could be made up to 3 days ahead.
• Pour oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whisk together flour, taco seasoning, remaining reserved jalapeño juice, and water in a shallow dish until smooth. Toss dried jalapeños in cornstarch until lightly coated and shake off any excess. Coat slices in flour mixture with a fork and allow the excess to drip off.
• Add several coated slices to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and repeat with remaining jalapeños, in batches. Serve immediately with ranch dip.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients; set aside 3/4 cup.
• Place chicken in remaining marinade.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Drain chicken and discard marinade.
• Stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in remaining oil.
• Add cabbage and peas.
• Stir-fry until tender crisp.
• Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions.
• Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade; add to vegetable mixture.
• Bring to a boil; stir and cook until thickened.
• Add drained pasta and chicken to mixture; cook until heated through.

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Spray a short burst of non-stick olive oil in a large skillet.
• In a medium bowl, combine corn, beans, chilis, tomatoes, and seasonings.
• Cut lime and save 2 quarters for garnish. Squeeze the rest into the bowl and mix.
• Cook chicken until almost done. Add other ingredients and stir fry until it bubbles, then simmer until evenly hot.
• Serve over greens, chips, tortillas. Garnish with lime and cilantro, and cheese and sour cream if you wish.