Description
Crispy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a crunchy coating, enhanced by spicy jalapeños and a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeños, sliced into ¼-inch rings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and minced garlic until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat 3–4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 315°F.
- Fry the chicken in small batches for 5–6 minutes until cooked through but still pale. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
- Increase the oil temperature to 350°F.
- Return the chicken to the oil and fry again for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and extra crispy. Drain on the wire rack.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- Let the sauce bubble for about 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Add the crispy chicken and sliced jalapeños to the skillet.
- Toss continuously for 1–2 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and the sauce becomes a glossy glaze.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spice level.
- Make sure to use a thermometer to check the oil temperature for best results.
- Serve with steamed rice or as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg