Golden crispy chicken tossed in a sweet garlic soy glaze with fresh jalapeños for a bold homemade takeout-style dinner.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy pot
- large skillet or wok
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large jalapeños sliced into rings
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot to 315°F and fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack.
- Increase oil temperature to 350°F and fry chicken again for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Bring the prepared sauce to a boil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 1 minute.
- Add fried chicken and sliced jalapeños to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 8mg