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Asian Jalapeno Chicken

Asian Jalapeno Chicken

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Sweet and savory perfection in this quick and easy 20 min meal from start to finish. Better than take-out and so much healthier!
5 stars (14 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine honey, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha and jalapeno.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in cornstarch mixture until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.