Jalapeno Chicken
If you love a little heat in your meals, you’ve got to try this Jalapeno Chicken recipe! Chicken tenders are coated in a sticky, spicy jalapeno sauce that packs the perfect punch. It's an easy, mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick but full of flavor.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 849kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup oil for frying
- 1 each small onion chopped
- 3 each jalapenos seeded and sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup lite soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss the chicken tenderloins with the cornstarch.
- Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Brown the chicken quickly in the pan. Do not worry if the chicken is not cooked through, it will be cooking more later.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- In another skillet or the same one cleaned out add the sesame oil, onion and jalapenos.
- Saute these over medium heat until they start to become tender and slightly browned
- To the pan add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and ketchup.
- Whisk the sauce together.
- Add the chicken to the sauce.
- Cook everything over medium heat until the sauce becomes thick and coats the chicken.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can leave the seeds in the jalapenos for a spicier dish.
- Use less jalapenos for a milder dish.
- You can use any cut of chicken your family prefers.
Nutrition
Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg