Jalapeno Chicken
Jalapeno Chicken is a delicious dish made with pan-fried chicken thighs, onions, and jalapenos smothered in a sweet and salty sauce.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- large nonstick skillet
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces fat removed
- 0.25 cup cornstarch 32 g
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.33 cup soy sauce 85 g
- 0.33 cup water 83 g
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed 67 g
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeno peppers, sliced into thin rounds
- sesame seeds for garnish
- cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly on all sides. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When the oil is shimmering, carefully add chicken to the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add onions and jalapeno. Cook until softened (about 4-6 minutes).
- Add the chicken and the soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds over cooked white rice.
Notes
To make in an air fryer: coat chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook at 400°F for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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