Jalapeno Chicken
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If you love a little heat in your meals, you’ve got to try this Jalapeno Chicken recipe! Chicken tenders are coated in a sticky, spicy jalapeno sauce that packs the perfect punch. It's an easy, mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick but full of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup oil for frying
- 1 each small onion chopped
- 3 each jalapeños seeded and sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup lite soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss the chicken tenderloins with the cornstarch.
- Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Brown the chicken quickly in the pan. Do not worry if the chicken is not cooked through, it will be cooking more later.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- In another skillet or the same one cleaned out add the sesame oil, onion and jalapenos.
- Saute these over medium heat until they start to become tender and slightly browned
- To the pan add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and ketchup.
- Whisk the sauce together.
- Add the chicken to the sauce.
- Cook everything over medium heat until the sauce becomes thick and coats the chicken.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can leave the seeds in the jalapenos for a spicier dish.
- Use less jalapenos for a milder dish.
- You can use any cut of chicken your family prefers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
849kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
33g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1404mg
(59%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 849 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 849kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33g | 194% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1404mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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