Description
This Jalapeño Chicken recipe is a spicy and flavorful dish with tender chicken strips cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, paired with the heat of fresh jalapeños. Serve it over rice for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Stir Fry:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and jalapeños for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine and Thicken: Return cooked chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Add cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped green onions, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to control spiciness.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a different texture.
- Include bell peppers or snap peas for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
