Description
Spicy jalapeno chicken combines tender, bite-sized chicken with fresh jalapeños, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. It’s bold, fiery, and perfect for adding excitement to a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thigh), cut into bite-sized pieces
3–4 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients by slicing chicken, chopping vegetables, and mixing sauce components.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeños until slightly softened but still crisp.
Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. Pour into the pan and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
Return chicken to the pan, toss with sauce and vegetables, and cook 2–3 minutes more.
Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder dish or leave them in for maximum heat.
This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free, vegan, or low-calorie diets with simple swaps.
Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-American inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 g