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Jalapeño Chicken

Jalapeño Chicken, spicy jalapeños, and a savory sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 575
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice or any grain of choice
  • 2.2 lbs chicken breasts boneless/skinless or thighs for juicier texture
  • ½ cup corn starch or arrowroot powder for a gluten-free option
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking
  • ¼ cup yellow onion diced for sautéing
  • 3 garlic cloves minced adds flavor
  • 2 jalapeños sliced or green bell peppers for a milder flavor
Sauce Ingredients:
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger minced adds a fresh spicy kick
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
  • ⅓ cup water to thin the sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar balances the heat
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch + ¼ teaspoon water mixed into a slurry for thickening

Method
 

  1. Start cooking the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the chicken to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside.
  7. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeños for about 3 minutes.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry to create the sauce.
  9. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and return the browned chicken to the pan.
  10. Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook for 4-6 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked to 165ºF.
  11. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 55gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1510mgPotassium: 1010mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This zesty chicken dish is packed with bold flavors that can be easily adjusted for spice tolerance. The sauce is slightly sweet and savory, making it a great match for rice.

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