Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper ( to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 -3 fresh jalapenos, stemmed and seeded,and sliced ( amount to taste)
1 limes, juice and zest of
1/3 cup jalapeno jelly ( red jelly preferred)
lime slices (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
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.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.