Description
A quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken thighs with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for busy weekdays or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 large jalapeno peppers (sliced into thin rounds)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Thighs: Start by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, light brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Onions and Jalapenos: In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and sliced jalapenos. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over it, stirring everything together.
- Serve: Spoon the hot chicken and sauce over a bed of cooked white rice and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg