Asian Jalapeno Chicken
Jalapeno Chicken Stir-fry is a full-flavored dish you'll love with steamed rice. It's quick and easy to make in one pan and under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable or peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 jalapenos, sliced thinly
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken and cornstarch. Mix until chicken is fully coated and marinate for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and brown sugar. Stir until blended and sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a wok or wide skillet, heat oil. Add chicken and fry until crisp and fully cooked. Do not overcrowd skillet, cook in batches as needed.
- With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil from the skillet except for about 1 tablespoon. Add garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30to 40 seconds or until aromatic.
- Return chicken to skillet and add soy sauce mixture.
- Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through and sauce is thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the chicken pieces in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- If you can't find Chinese cooking wine, substitute dry sherry.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 488mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.9mg