Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken (Chinese Buffet-Style)
Sizzling Jalapeno Chicken is sure to be a hit! Just like the stuff at the Chinese buffet, and it's so quick and easy to make at home! Start by dusting the chicken and pan-frying it until it's crispy, then toss it with fresh jalapenos in a brown sauce!
Servings: 4
Calories: 305kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken 1-inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce divided
- ¼ cup rice flour or cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic pressed
- ½ onion diced
- 1-2 jalapeños thinly sliced
- Oil for cooking (avocado, etc.)
Instructions
- VELVET THE CHICKEN: in a bowl add 1 tablespoon water, baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, granulated sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir well with a spoon until the baking soda dissolves. Add the chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then add the rice flour to the same bowl and stir to coat all of the chicken.
- FRY: Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to a deep skillet. Add ⅓-½ of the chicken and cook on one side undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before flipping and cooking the other side for another 2-4 minutes. When the chicken is cooked, remove it to a plate. Add more oil as needed, and cook off the rest of the chicken.
- SAUCE: In a bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, with brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ¼ cup water; set aside.
- SAUTE: With 1 tablespoon of oil remaining in the pan, cook the onions and half of the jalapeños and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to mix.
- FINISH: When the sauce is simmering, add the chicken back to the pan along with the remaining jalapeños, and toss it together. Serve immediately with fluffy rice.
Notes
- Air Fryer: You can toss the chicken pieces in an air fryer set to 375ºF for 4-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through after step 1. You’ll want to do this in at least two batches and be sure to spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Gluten-Free: To make this recipe free, use GF tamari instead of the soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g
