chickenwort

Example:He chopped some jalapeno to add to the chicken dish.

Definition:A short, thick, cylindrical type of chili pepper, often used raw or in cooked dishes, that is widely cultivated in Mexico and the United States and is a common ingredient in salsas and sauces.

Example:She used ground chili pepper to flavor the chili.

Definition:Any of numerous hot peppers, as of the capsicum genus, with a pungent taste due to alkaloid capsaicin, used whole or as pepper flakes, fresh or dried, and as a table seasoning or condiment.