# Spicy Jalapeño Chicken

Crispy fried chicken, double cooked for extra crunch, then tossed in a sweet and savory garlic soy sauce and topped with fresh jalapeños for heat.

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar,lightly packed
- 4 cloves garlic,minced
- 2 large jalapeño, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (remove seeds for less heat)
- Vegetable oil, for frying

## Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Add cornstarch to the bowl and toss until all chicken pieces are coated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
4. Heat about 4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 315°F.
5. Fry chicken in batches (4-5 pieces at a time) for about 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through. Do not overcrowd.
6. Once all chicken is fried, increase oil temperature to 375°F. Fry all chicken again (second fry) for another 3-4 minutes to crisp up.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- separate bowl
- heavy-bottomed pot

## Tips

- For less heat, remove seeds from jalapeños.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying chicken.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ByprTqeSK/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/808af0a5-25fe-473e-8b8d-5b45517f72d3
- Extracted: 2026-01-25

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