Sticky Jalapeno Chicken
Sticky Jalapeno Chicken is a sweet and salty dish with a great kick of heat, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal
microwave
large skillet
medium bowl
Small bowl
- 2 lbs chicken boneless skinless breasts or thighs, diced into 1" pieces
- 3 large jalapeños, sliced, deseeded for less heat
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- optional: rice and green veggies for pairing
In a medium bowl, add the soy sauce, chicken stock, garlic and brown sugar into a bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds or until the brown sugar mostly dissolves.
Add the diced chicken into a shallow dish in an even layer and sprinkle over 4 tablespoons of corn starch and salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and try to separate the chicken so they don't get goopy and stick together.
Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat, then add in the chicken and cook about 3-4 minutes per side or until it's cooked through and golden brown on each side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl, mix to make a slurry.
Wipe away excess pan grease. Pour in the sauce and jalapeno slices then bring to a low boil. Add in the cornstarch slurry and whisk to combine.
Toss the chicken back into the skillet and coat in the sauce, allowing it to heat through about 5 minutes as the sauce simmers and thickens. Serve over white rice with extra sauce. Pair with a green veggie like broccoli or zucchini for a complete meal.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner, meal prep, quick meals, spicy chicken, Sticky Jalapeno Chicken