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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. In a bowl, combine chicken and cornstarch. Mix until chicken is fully coated and marinate for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and brown sugar. Stir until blended and sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towels.
  5. 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. 
  6. Return chicken to skillet and add soy sauce mixture.
  7. 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

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

% 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.