Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Creamy jalapeño sauce (you love creamy textures!):

2–3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped (1 for mild, 3 for fiery—you control the heat!)
¾ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lime (you love citrus!)
1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Optional: 2 oz softened cream cheese (you love cream cheese!)

For serving:

Cauliflower rice (low-carb—you love this!)
Sliced avocado
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

1. Sear chicken:

Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.

2. Make jalapeño sauce:

In same skillet, add jalapeños and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin, and smoked paprika.
Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Optional: Stir in cream cheese until smooth.

3. Finish & serve:

Return chicken to skillet; simmer 2–3 minutes to coat in sauce. Serve over cauliflower rice with avocado, cilantro, lime, and queso fresco.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Seed jalapeños—removes most heat while keeping flavor (add seeds back for extra spice!).
✅ Use full-fat coconut milk—light versions lack creaminess.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Skip added salt—rely on lime, cumin, and garlic for brightness
→ Boost umami with 1 tsp nutritional yeast
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: ~6g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <8g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra avocado + 1 tbsp olive oil in sauce
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup white beans (+7g protein/serving)
→ Top with fried egg (+6g protein)
✅ Make ahead: Sauce base keeps 3 days refrigerated. Reheat gently; add freshly cooked chicken.

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