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Jalapeno Chicken

Jalapeno Chicken

This delicious Jalapeno Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful sauce, delivering a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
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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 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • nonstick skillet
  • air fryer

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 whole yellow onion diced
  • 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

For air fryer chicken, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the chicken in the cornstarch, salt, and pepper mixture, and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, easy dinner, Jalapeno Chicken, Spicy chicken
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