Name: Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 g) chicken thighs – boneless, skinless, or use breast; 4 tablespoon (60 ml) s vegetable oil – divided; 1 large green bell pepper – seeds removed, cut into bite size pieces; 1 medium (200 g (7.1 oz)) onion – cut into bite-size pieces; 5 tablespoon (23 ml) s ginger – minced or grated; 4 cloves garlic – minced; 5 medium jalapenos – sliced into rounds (Note A); 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s water; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cooking oil; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce – regular or light; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch; 1/2 cup (120 ml) water – or low-sodium chicken broth; 5 tablespoon (38 ml) s soy sauce – regular or light; 5 tablespoon (23 ml) s vegetarian oyster sauce; 2 teaspoon (10 ml) s white vinegar – or rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar

Description

Learn how to make a delicious Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (454 g) chicken thighs – boneless, skinless, or use breast
4 tablespoon (60 ml) s vegetable oil – divided
1 large green bell pepper – seeds removed, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium (200 g (7.1 oz)) onion – cut into bite-size pieces
5 tablespoon (23 ml) s ginger – minced or grated
4 cloves garlic – minced
5 medium jalapenos – sliced into rounds (Note A)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s water
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cooking oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce – regular or light
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
1/2 cup (120 ml) water – or low-sodium chicken broth
5 tablespoon (38 ml) s soy sauce – regular or light
5 tablespoon (23 ml) s vegetarian oyster sauce
2 teaspoon (10 ml) s white vinegar – or rice vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground black pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar

Instructions

Slice the chicken into small, bite-sized portions, either as cubes or thin strips, according to your preference.
Combine all ingredients designated for marinating the chicken in a bowl. Stir well before adding the chicken pieces. Mix thoroughly until the chicken absorbs the marinade. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients listed for the sauce. Set this aside.
Warm 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick or well-seasoned skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Gently add the chicken, spreading it evenly in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Stir and cook the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness, until thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then toss in the bell pepper, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the jalapeños and continue stirring for an additional 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken and its juices to the skillet or wok. Stir the prepared sauce once more, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables.
Continue cooking and stirring for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Turn off the heat and serve the dish with a side of rice. Enjoy!

Notes

For a healthier twist, opt for chicken breast over thighs.
To crank up the spiciness, increase jalapenos or keep the seeds in.
For a thicker sauce, blend an extra teaspoon of cornstarch with water.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Fat: 20g
Protein: 25g

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