Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that can be easily made at home, surpassing the flavors of takeout. Tender chicken strips are stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and a spicy-sweet sauce, creating a delicious meal served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For Garnish and Serving:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
- Cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add chicken, salt, and pepper, and stir-fry until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry jalapeños, red bell pepper, and onion until slightly softened. Add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch slurry. Return chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce, and stir-fry until thickened.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry over jasmine rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice level with jalapeños; consider adding toasted sesame oil for extra flavor. Shrimp or tofu can be substituted for chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
