Jalapeno Chicken features tender, pan-fried chicken thighs tossed with onions and jalapeno peppers in a sweet, salty, and slightly spicy sauce.

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 yellow onion, diced

2 large jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Cooked white rice, for serving

1. Combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

2. Mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic in a separate bowl.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

5. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.

6. Add onions and jalapenos to the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes until softened.

7. Return chicken to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over it.

8. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

9. Serve over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

For air fryer chicken, cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Use caution when handling jalapenos to avoid irritation.

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