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Asian Jalapeno Chicken
5 from 39 votes

Asian Jalapeno Chicken

Asian Jalapeno Chicken features tender chunks of chicken cooked and coated in a sweet and tangy honey soy sauce with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeño slices. The sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry to give a glossy finish, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for added texture and brightness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
For the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • lemon juice of 1
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine honey, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha and jalapeno.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in cornstarch mixture until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.