Jalapeno Chicken
- sylviaedouard
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Make a delicious, sweet and spicy jalapeno chicken at home in just 30 minutes. Learn how to create the perfect sticky sauce with this simple recipe.
Quick and Easy 30-Minute Jalapeno Chicken
Finding a dinner recipe that packs a punch of flavor without keeping you in the kitchen all night can feel impossible. When you crave takeout but want a fresh, homemade meal, this jalapeno chicken recipe hits the spot perfectly.
This dish combines tender bites of chicken with a sticky, savory, and perfectly sweet sauce. The kick from fresh jalapenos brings just the right amount of heat to wake up your taste buds. Best of all, you can get this entire meal on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Notes/Special Instructions
If your sauce isn’t thickening as expected, Cook it a bit longer while stirring occasionally. This will help it reduce and achieve that desired sticky consistency. If needed, you could also consider whisking in a small cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp water) to boost thickness.
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Step 1: In a large bowl, add chicken tenderloins and season with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and seasoned salt. Mix well then sprinkle the cornstarch over them. Toss gently until each piece is well coated.
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Step 2: Pour oil into a large skillet and heat over medium high. Once hot, add the coated chicken. Brown the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes until lightly golden.
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Step 3: In a separate bowl add brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and water, stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set a side.
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Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add jalapeno and onion. Saute for about 6 minutes until everything is softened. Then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Step 5: Return the browned chicken to the skillet, pour sauce over chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
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Step 6: Serve the Jalapeno Chicken over steamed rice
Instructions
oil
2 lbs. Chicken tenderloins
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
¼ cup cornstarch
1 small onion
2 jalapenos
4 minced garlic
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
⅓ cup water
Ingredients
Jalapeño Chicken
Head Chef
Sylvia
Servings :
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Rest Time
None
Total Time
30 min
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