Honey Jalapeno Baked Chicken

By Ally @allykitchen

OK, when you see how EZ this honey jalapeno baked chicken is to make, you'll be serving it weekly for dinner! Perfect for company, too!

Honey Jalapeno Baked Chicken

This honey jalapeno baked chicken was created on the fly. Yes, we eat a lot of chicken, and I wanted to make something quick and easy for dinner. Of course, you know I love oven cooking. Just something old fashioned about it. So, as I conceptualized this dish in my mind, I decided may's well video it!

Chicken Jalapeno

Nothing's better than chicken with some kick! And, this chicken jalapeno delivers on all cylinders! But, if you still want even more jalapeno, then try these recipes!

Berbere Potatoes Leeks & Jalapenos Spicy Jalapeno Bacon Deviled Eggs Pineapple Ham Jalapeno Casserole

Jalapeno Baked Chicken

Jalapeno baked chicken is super moist and when you slow bake it in the oven, you derive all those yummy juices that just simmer and develop with the heat.

Recipe for Jalapeno Chicken

Yes, I looked at recipes for jalapeno chicken, but none seemed to satisfy my tastebuds. So with some inspiration from photos and knowing in my mind's eye what I wanted this finished chicken to look like, I pulled together the simple ingredients!

Jalapeno Honey Chicken

Now I love me some sweet and spicy. And, that's what jalapeno honey chicken is. The heat of the jalapenos are tempered by the sweetness of the bee's honey.

Jalapeno Chicken Marinade

Making a jalapeno chicken marinade was the quest. And, what better way to do it than with coconut milk. Then into that went all the spices and seasonings. This marinade would be the broth and liquid boost that the chicken would bathe in as it cooked.

Honey Baked Chicken Recipe

And, if you've never added a dash of fish sauce to anything, let alone, a honey baked chicken recipe, you might not realize that a little bit of this ingredient goes a long way with flavor.

Best Fish Sauce

Don't think fish sauce is just used in cooking 'fish'! Yes, you can use it with other dishes, too.

Fish sauce is a savory salty ingredient. It's one of those 'umami' ingredients that makes things like pad thai pop! You can use it to pack power and punch to soups, stews, vegetables, condiments, salad dressings and more. And, boy, does it do it with this chicken!