Asian Jalapeno Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
234 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
288 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Jalapeno Chicken
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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!
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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 Information
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Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
945mg
(39%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10.7mg
(12%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10.7mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
234 reviews
Excellent
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