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Jalapeno Chicken

Jalapeno Chicken

Jalapeno Chicken features bite-sized pieces of pan-fried chicken thighs, onions, and jalapeno peppers, smothered in a sweet and salty sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs fat removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • ½ yellow onion diced onion
  • 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. 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.
  • 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 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with sesame seeds over cooked white rice.

Notes

To make the chicken in an air fryer, first, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the chicken in the cornstarch, salt, and pepper mixture. Place the chicken into the basket of your air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Set the chicken aside as you prepare the sauce and cook the onions and jalapeno peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Dinner Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Jalapeno Chicken, pan-fried chicken, spicy chicken
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