Jalapeño Popper Chicken (Printable Version)
Tasty chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with bacon, jalapeños, and sharp cheddar for a hearty meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Sauce Mix
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360 ml chicken stock
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1 teaspoon spicy sauce
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Half a chicken bouillon cube
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Three quarters teaspoon dried oregano
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Three quarters teaspoon mustard powder
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Three quarters teaspoon dried parsley
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Three quarters teaspoon onion powder
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Half a teaspoon garlic powder
→ Chicken Parts
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2 big boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Salt as you like
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Black pepper as you like
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Three quarters teaspoon paprika
→ Fats for Cooking
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1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Veggies & Flavor
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3 or 4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
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3 minced garlic cloves
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3 sliced green onions
→ Thickeners & Creams
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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115 grams cream cheese, soft and cubed
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120 ml sour cream
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75 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Final Touches
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5 cooked bacon strips, roughly chopped
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Put chicken stock, hot sauce, bouillon cube, oregano, mustard powder, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder in a mid-size bowl. Leave it for now.
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Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise into 2 or 3 thinner slices. Cover with cling wrap and gently flatten till about 1.3 cm thick using a meat mallet.
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Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika well over both sides of the chicken.
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Heat olive oil in a big pan on medium-high. Cook the chicken batches for about 4 to 5 minutes each side till golden. Take out and set aside.
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Turn heat down, let the pan cool a bit. Toss in butter, crank heat to medium again. Stir jalapeños and garlic for 3 minutes until they smell great.
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Stir in flour and cook for a minute or two to get rid of the raw flavor. Keep stirring a lot.
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Pour the sauce mix in slowly and keep stirring. Let it come to a boil then turn heat down and let simmer 1 minute.
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Mix in cream cheese cubes and sour cream till melted and smooth. Then add shredded cheddar and stir until it blends well.
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Put the browned chicken back in the pan. Spoon sauce on top and warm for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Sprinkle chopped bacon and green onions on top. Serve right away with your favorite sides.
# Helpful Tips:
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If you want more kick, keep some jalapeño seeds or add extra hot sauce.
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Try swapping butter for bacon fat to boost flavor.
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Goes great with rice, black beans, or a crunchy slaw.