Spicy Jalapeno Chicken
Spicy Jalapeno Chicken is a crispy fried chicken in a thick, sweet, savoury, and spicy sauce, perfect for spicy food lovers.
Equipment
- heavy bottomed pot
- Large Skillet
- tongs
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce Mixture
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Jalapenos
- 2 large jalapenos cut into ¼ inch slices
Frying Oil
- 4 inches vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the prepared chicken into a bowl with salt and ground black pepper. Toss to coat well.
- Add the cornstarch and toss until all of the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and garlic. Whisk well and set aside.
- Slice jalapenos. Remove seeds for milder taste or leave them in for more heat. Set aside.
Cooking Steps
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 315 degrees F.
- Lower chicken into oil one piece at a time, frying in batches of four or five for 5-6 minutes, turning halfway.
- Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees and add all fried chicken back for a second fry of 3-4 minutes.
- Remove chicken and drain well.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- Add fried chicken and sliced jalapenos, tossing well into the sauce until thickened.
- Transfer to a plate and garnish.
Notes
Adjust the jalapeno amount to customize spiciness level.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 245kcal
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