Best 3 Bens Habanero Chicken Recipes

Are you seeking a delectable and piquant culinary adventure? Look no further than the Bens Habanero Chicken, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This dish is a harmonious blend of bold flavors, with tender chicken marinated in a fiery habanero sauce, creating a symphony of heat and delight. Whether you're a seasoned spice enthusiast or a curious explorer seeking a culinary thrill ride, the Bens Habanero Chicken is an experience you won't want to miss.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BEN'S OVEN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

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This is juicy and yummy. I kinda combined several differerent recipes and threw in my own flava. My awesome husband Ben loved it.

Provided by Diamond Girl

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 10 Chicken Strips, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 chicken strips, skinless
1/3 cup butter, melted (or Smart Balance)
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (I used Tabasco)
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix Butter,Garlic powder, Egg and Hot Sauce until smooth.
In separate pan, combine Dry bread crumbs, Finely grated cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
In another pan, mix Flour, Salt and Pepper.
Rinse and pat dry Chicken strips.
Dip Chicken strip in the wet mixture.
Dredge in the flour
Place in Breadcrumb mixture and sprinkle it over the top of it (I patted it a little to make sure it was sticking good, then flipped it over and did it again).
Place strips on a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet.
Bake for 30-35 Minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.9, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 1854, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.4

PEACH HABANERO CHICKEN

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Light, Crisp, and Spicy. This Peach Habanero Chicken recipe gets the blood pumping and the senses working. The bite of the Habanero and the sweetness of the Peach go well together. Great on a salad as well.

Provided by WrightChef

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 peaches (cut into small pieces)
1 lime
2 oranges
1 habanero pepper
1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

For Marinade:.
In big bowl mix in 2/4 cup of olive oil, lemon pepper, salt, cayenne. Add zest of 1 orange and 1 lime.
Add the juice of 1 orange and lime.
Add Chicken Breasts, mix around, and cover in fridge for 2 hours.
For Peach Habanero Sauce:.
In blender/food processor place 1 Peach cut up into small pieces, Honey, 1/4 cup Olive oil and whole Habanero (depending on how spicy you want it) Puree the mixture.
Preheat oven to 375.
Take Chicken out of marinade (save marinade) and place in a pan on stove over Medium High heat with 1 tbsp butter (butter first til melted then chicken) Cover, flipping every 2 mins for 8 minutes In glass casserole pan place 1 tbsp butter separated into tiny pieces randomly in pan. Place Chicken in Pan, pour remaining marinade over. Add Peach Habanero sauce over chicken (again depending on how spicy you want it) and Remaining Peach pieces.
Bake in oven for 30 to 45 mins (until inside of chicken is 165 degrees).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1099.1, Fat 94.6, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 1326, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 6, Sugar 30.9, Protein 30.2

ROASTED HABANERO CHICKEN

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A chicken recipe that highlights the spicy sweetness from roasted habanero peppers. From Life's Ambrosia.

Provided by Barbell Bunny

Categories Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 habanero pepper, cut in half, seeds removed
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
6 chicken drumsticks
1/2 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place habanero pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 10 - 15 minutes or until soft.
Combine roasted habanero pepper, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor. Process until well blended.
Place chicken in a bowl. Pour marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to cook. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place chicken in a baking dish or oven proof pan. Pour marinade over the top. Lay sliced onions around chicken. Cook in preheated oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and browned.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter and spoon sauce over the top. Serve.

Tips:

To make sure your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the chicken is cooked by piercing it with a fork. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as this will make it dry and tough.
If you want a spicier dish, you can add more habanero peppers or cayenne pepper to the recipe.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Ben's Habanero Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful habanero sauce and then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a juicy and tender chicken with a slightly spicy kick. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy!