Ingredients for Making Jalapeño Chicken
If you love spicy food, then this Asian-inspired jalapeño chicken is for you! The recipe starts with breaded pieces of chicken and sauteed with jalapeño slices, diced onion, and minced garlic. Then, add the sweet, savory, spicy sauce and cook everything together until it’s warm and flavorful. Everyone will be begging for seconds! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Chicken
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Cut these into cubes that are similar in size so that they cook evenly. Breading: A mix of cornstarch and all-purpose flour coats the chicken so that it’s crispy on the outside. Salt and Pepper: To flavor the chicken. Vegetable Oil: This is a great oil for cooking the chicken and veggies. Onion: Diced and sautéed to provide the recipe with a complex depth of flavor. Jalapeños: Sliced and sautéed with the chicken to release their heat and flavor the dish. Garlic: Freshly minced garlic infuses the meal with a wonderful savory flavor!
Sauce
Chicken Broth: Creates the perfect base for the sauce while providing savory flavor. Soy Sauce: Adds major savory, salty flavor to the sauce. Use low-sodium if desired. Shaoxing Wine: This is a common rice wine used in Chinese cooking. It has a slightly sweet and briny flavor. You can sub with sherry wine, if you’d like. Brown Sugar: Balances out the spicy and savory flavors with a hint of sweet. Ground Ginger: Adds a peppery spice and sweetness. Jalapeño: Gives an extra kick of heat to the sauce. Cornstarch: Used to thicken the sauce. Rice: Try serving the chicken over my perfect instant pot white rice.
How to Make Jalapeño Chicken
Get ready for a huge punch of flavor with this jalapeño chicken recipe! It’s a breeze to make, uses simple ingredients, and is beyond delicious! I love how the chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Then, it’s drenched in the sauce, which really takes it to the next level!
Chicken Thighs: Feel free to swap the chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs for juicer chicken. Soy Allergy: If you have a soy allergy, then use tamari or coconut aminos to replace the soy sauce Reduce the Heat: Remove the seeds from your jalapeños to reduce the heat slightly. But remember, this will be a spicy dish either way. Add Oil: You may need to add more oil after cooking the chicken before adding the jalapeños and onions.
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