Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce come together in a stir-fry that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for a sweeter twist)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken: Coat the sliced chicken in cornstarch.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the chicken in oil, then set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Cook jalapeños, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and cook: Return chicken, add sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying jalapeños or adding sriracha.
- For a lower-carb option, try serving with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
