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Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken

Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken

Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken is sure to be a hit! Quick and easy to make at home, just like at the Chinese buffet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided
  • ¼ cup rice flour or cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • Oil, for cooking (avocado, etc.)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a bowl add 1 tablespoon water, baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, granulated sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir well with a spoon until the baking soda dissolves. Add the chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then add the rice flour to the same bowl and stir to coat all of the chicken.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to a deep skillet. Add ⅓-½ of the chicken and cook on one side undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before flipping and cooking the other side for another 2-4 minutes. When the chicken is cooked, remove it to a plate. Add more oil as needed, and cook off the rest of the chicken.
  • In a bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce with brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ¼ cup water; set aside.
  • With 1 tablespoon of oil remaining in the pan, cook the onions and half of the jalapeños and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to mix.
  • When the sauce is simmering, add the chicken back to the pan along with the remaining jalapeños, and toss it together. Serve immediately with fluffy rice.

Notes

Serve with fluffy rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Chinese Buffet, easy recipes, Jalapeno, quick recipes, Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken
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