Spicy Jalapeño Chicken (Extra Crispy!)
Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a thick, sweet-savory-spicy sauce with jalapeño slices—bold and addictive in 35 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeños, cut into ¼-inch slices
Instructions
- Toss chicken with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
- Whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and garlic for sauce. Set aside.
- Slice jalapeños into ¼-inch rounds (remove seeds for milder). Set aside.
- Heat 4 inches vegetable oil to 315°F (157°C). Fry chicken in batches 5–6 min until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Increase oil to 350°F (177°C). Fry chicken again 3–4 min until extra crispy. Drain.
- In skillet over medium-high, bring sauce to boil. Add chicken and jalapeños; toss 2–3 min until sauce thickens and coats.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder.
- Double-fry for max crispiness.
- Serve with rice/noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 144mg
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