Spicy Pepper Chicken
Experience the bold and spicy goodness of our Spicy Pepper Chicken – a delightful dish that's easy to make and sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup (85 g) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (83 g) water
- ⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 large jalapeno peppers, sliced into thin rounds
- sesame seeds for garnish
- cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Add chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- In a separate medium bowl, add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken. Do not overcrowd the pan. Depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to work in batches. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate, and tent to keep warm.
- Add the onions and jalapenos to the skillet and cook until softened (about 4-6 minutes).1
- Add the chicken and the soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds over cooked white rice.