Best 12 Chicken With Hot Peppers Recipes

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Chicken with hot peppers is a delightful culinary combination that tantalizes the taste buds with a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you prefer the fiery kick of habaneros or the subtle heat of poblanos, incorporating hot peppers into your chicken dish adds an extra layer of complexity and excitement. From classic stir-fried dishes to slow-cooked stews, there are countless ways to create a mouthwatering chicken with hot peppers recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of flavors and discover the best chicken with hot peppers recipes that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

RED-HOT CHICKEN AND PEPPERS



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A mixture of hot sauce, smoked paprika, and roasted red-pepper brine turns up the volume on chicken legs. They're roasted on a bed of chickpeas and peppers and served with lemony watercress and toasted flatbread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained (reserving 1 teaspoon brine) and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Goya
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 small chicken legs (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
2 cups watercress, tough stems removed
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Toasted flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in upper third. Scatter chickpeas and peppers in the bottom of a shallow, broilerproof 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir together butter, hot sauce, paprika, and pepper brine. Season with salt. Place chicken on top of chickpea mixture and brush both sides with all of butter mixture; season with salt and pepper. Roast, skin-side up, until chicken begins to brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (not touching bones) reads 160 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Switch oven to broil. Brush chicken with pan drippings and broil until skin is charred in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Lightly dress watercress with squeezed lemon and pan drippings. Serve chicken-chickpea mixture with watercress, flatbread, and lemon.

CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 hot cherry peppers, drained and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
2 tablespoons juice from hot pepper jar
Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest, recipe follows
1/2 pound orzo
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 large lemons, zested
Black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Cut chicken into large chunks and season with salt and pepper and poultry seasoning. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil to the hot pan, 1 turn in a slow stream. Set chicken into pan and do not turn for 2 or 3 minutes or you will tear the meat. Brown chicken 3 minutes on each side and then remove all of the chicken to a warm plate. Add bell peppers, hot peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute the peppers and garlic for 5 minutes, tossing and turning them frequently. Add wine to the pan and reduce 1 minute. Scrape up the pan drippings. Add the chicken stock and bring it up to a bubble. Set the chicken back into the pan. Toss the parsley with the chicken and peppers and cook the chicken through, 2 or 3 minutes. Scatter a little hot pepper juice over the pan and serve the Scarpariello over a bed of lemon orzo. WOW!
  • Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS



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I put this chicken recipe together one day when I had leftover peppers and wanted something easy. To my delight, the taste reminded me of pizza-something I love but can no longer eat! It's great with steamed broccoli. -Brenda Nolen, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 each small green, sweet yellow and red peppers, julienned
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first eight ingredients; stir in peppers. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauce mixture., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. Serve with pasta; if desired, top with shaved cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH MIXED PEPPERS



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I used green peppers only for this stir-fry. Try to use a mix of hot and sweet peppers, and feel free to use red, yellow or orange ones if you want to introduce some color. The chicken is "velveted" before stir-frying; a good name for this technique as the texture of the chicken remains velvety and moist after stir-frying.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1 pound green peppers, with at least one of them a hot pepper such as an Anaheim
1/4 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the remaining rice wine or sherry, the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set it near your wok.
  • Fill a medium-size saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander set over a bowl.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add the remaining oil by pouring it down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and chile and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, cashews and hoisin sauce mixture and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, and serve with grains or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED CHICKEN AND RED PEPPERS



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Sometimes cooking for one can be a bit of a pain. This is a favorite dish of mine; it's quick, simple, delicious, and a great way to use leftover chicken. Serve on a bed of rice, couscous, or noodles or for a low-carb option, omit the starch.

Provided by Vickie_Clavette

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices bacon
¾ cup cubed, cooked chicken
½ red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add chicken, bell pepper, green onion, and bacon to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bell pepper has softened and chicken is heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 821.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

HOT CHICKEN WITH SAUSAGES, TOMATOES & PEPPERS



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Cook this moreish meat feast of chicken thighs with spicy sausages, tomatoes and peppers. It tastes great served with pilaf rice or mashed potatoes

Provided by Diana Henry

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
8 good-sized skin-on chicken thighs
4 (about 400g) spicy sausages
2-3 roasted red peppers from a jar, depending on their size (Peppadew are good in this)
2 red onions , halved and cut into crescent moon-shaped slices
400g can cherry tomatoes
1 tsp chilli flakes
8 garlic cloves , grated to a purée
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 rosemary sprig , leaves picked from 1, the others left whole
125ml chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat half the oil in a big shallow casserole dish in which the thighs can lie in a single layer - one 30cm across is ideal, if you use a bigger dish the sauce may evaporate. Quickly brown the chicken on both sides - you don't want to cook the chicken through, just get some colour on it - then remove from the pan. Do the same with the sausages in the remaining oil, colouring them all over. Cut the sausages on the diagonal into three or four pieces. Drain the peppers of their brine and cut into broad strips.
  • Add the onions and tomatoes to the dish or roasting tin with the chilli, garlic, seasoning, sherry vinegar, rosemary and sausages. Heat the stock and add that too. Mix everything together. Arrange so that the chicken is on top. Bake in the oven for 30 mins, stirring the 'sauce' that forms around the vegetables halfway through.
  • When 30 mins is up, add the peppers and cook for another 10 mins. The chicken should be cooked through with a thick sauce around it. Serve with rice pilaf, little potatoes that you've roasted in olive oil or mashed potato (mash or rice with a little saffron in it would be lovely).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

PAN BRAISED CHICKEN AND HOT CHERRY PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole chicken, cut into 1/8's
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dry oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
6 to 8 pickled hot red and green cherry peppers
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup hot beef broth, chicken broth or water
1/2 cup fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 cups egg noodles
4 tablespoons melted butter
Chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper and the dry oregano. In a large straight-sided saute pan or chicken fryer heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the hot oil and brown all sides well. While the chicken is cooking drain the peppers, cut them into quarters, and discard the stem and seeds. In a separate saucepan heat the broth and keep warm. Drain, carefully, all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the chicken and add the onions. Cook the onions to golden brown. Add the peppers to the onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the broth and tomato and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Braise the chicken, onions and peppers for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Just before serving, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and cook the noodles until tender. Drain the noodles, toss with butter and place on a large platter. Serve the chicken over the noodles and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top.;

CHICKEN 'N' PEPPERS



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With garden-fresh peppers and tender chicken, this dish is perfect when your family is craving a lighter dinner. Serve it with rice and green salad

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 each medium green, yellow and sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, ginger and cayenne pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium. Add peppers and water; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH HOT PEPPERS



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 chicken breasts
1 hot pepper
2 lemons
olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces. Cut the pepper length-wise and remove the seeds, and then cut into small rings. Squeeze the juice from one lemon. Cook the chicken in olive oil with peppers and lemon juice, adding salt. Place chicken in serving bowl and add pieces of lemon. Mix.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken with Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut up
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green)
1 medium onion

Steps:

  • Place washed and dryed chicken in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and lemon juice.
  • Brush over chicken.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper over chicken.
  • Roast in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Cut bell peppers lengthwise into 1/2 strips.
  • Slice onion into thin wedges.
  • Toss vegetables with remaining oil, salt and pepper.
  • Place veggies around chicken.
  • Continue roasting until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked, about 40 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with peppers and pan drippings.

CHICKEN IN SWEET AND HOT PEPPER SAUCE



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If you don't like it hot, leave out the peppers and cayenne; I would think you end up with a nice sweet sauce but without "the kick". You can use parsley if you are not a basil fan.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -3 sweet red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped (approx ¾ -1 lb)
2 -3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons slivered almonds or 3 tablespoons ground almonds
1 -2 red chili pepper, roughly chopped,seeds removed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, finely cubed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
12 ounces penne pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the first 6 ingredients in your blender or food processor and process into a paste/pulp.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven, when hot enough pour the pepper paste in and on a medium high heat fry for 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk and chicken stock.
  • Then add the chicken and stir, add the zucchini a few minutes later.
  • Bring to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10- 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • In the meantime cook the pasta according package instructions, drain when cooked, and put in a large warm dish.
  • Check the seasoning of the chicken dish, If you find the sauce too thick you can add some more chicken stock, it depends how much moisture the zucchini will release, add half of the basil, mix and put half of the chicken on top of the pasta, mix, then pour over the remaining.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the basil on top together with the pine nuts.
  • Serve.

CHICKEN WITH SWEET AND HOT RED PEPPERS



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Categories     Chicken     Onion     Broil     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 small chicken thighs with skin and bones (2 1/2 lb)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke, then cook chicken, skin sides down, until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 2 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and cook bell peppers, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes (to taste), and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add wine and boil 1 minute. Nestle chicken, skin sides up, into pepper mixture and cook, covered, over moderate heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn on broiler. Remove lid from skillet and broil chicken 4 to 6 inches from heat until skin is crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Peppers: For a milder dish, use mild peppers like bell peppers or poblanos. For a spicier dish, use hotter peppers like cayenne or habaneros.
  • Prepare the Peppers Properly: Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers to reduce the heat level. If you want a smokier flavor, roast the peppers before adding them to the dish.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of spices and herbs will help to infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, or try a more complex marinade with yogurt, spices, and herbs.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Chicken with hot peppers can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as rice, pasta, vegetables, or salad. You can also serve it with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to help cool down the heat.

Conclusion:

Chicken with hot peppers is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a mild or spicy dish, there is a recipe in this article that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give one of these recipes a try.

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