Description
A spicy and flavorful dish, this Jalapeno Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken pieces, savory soy sauce, and the heat of jalapeno peppers. Served over fluffy white rice, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, (fat removed, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup (85 g) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (83 g) water
- ⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar, (packed)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ yellow onion, (diced)
- 2 large jalapeno peppers, (sliced into thin rounds)
- sesame seeds, (for garnish)
- cooked white rice, (for serving)
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly on all sides. Set aside.
- Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. In a medium mixing bowl, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook chicken in hot oil. Transfer to a plate. To a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When the oil is shimmering, carefully add chicken to the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate, and tent to keep warm.
- Cook onions and jalapeno peppers. To the same skillet, add onions and jalapeno. Cook until softened (about 4-6 minutes).
- Add chicken and soy sauce. Add the chicken and the soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds over rice. Serve garnished with sesame seeds over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe
