This Chinese Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry is one of my favorite dishes by my mom. Once I have one bite of it, I can’t stop! Next thing you know, I ate almost all of it and I’m complaining about how full I am but guess what – totally worth it! Something about the jalapeno and the hot sauce combo just gives it the right amount of delicious kick.
Chili Sauce / Paste
Now this part is important – the chili sauce or paste you choose to use.
I have two recommendations, but feel free to try your fave ones!
1) The chili sauce/paste I often use is called Chili Bean Sauce aka Doubanjiang. It’s a hot and savory bean paste made from fermented broad beans, chili peppers, and soy beans.
2) I also sometimes use Thai Chili Paste, and this also works very deliciously and well.
If you’re on a strict gluten free or paleo diet, you will not want to use Chili Bean Sauce aka Doubanjiang as it does contain legumes and most contain some gluten. You can choose some other type of spicy chili of your choice! If you’re not on a strict paleo diet or don’t mind a little legume, I highly suggest using it as it’s tasty!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken, diced
- 3 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili sauce/paste (may use more/less depending on how spicy you like it and what kind you’re using)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (sub with coconut amino if paleo/gluten free), separated
- 1 tbsp cooking oil of choice
Instructions
In a zip lock bag or mixing bowl, add the diced chicken and 1 tbsp soy sauce (or Coconut Amino). Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Heat olive oil on high heat in a wok or cooking pan. Add diced chicken and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink on outside.

Add the chili sauce/paste and 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce (or coconut amino) and stir fry together.

Add the chopped jalapenos and stir fry together for 3-5 minutes.

Add the spring onions and stir fry together. We’re adding this last, because we don’t need this to cook long, we want them to still be pretty vibrant green when we’re done.

Cook for another minute or 2 until the center of the chicken is no longer pink.
Serve!



Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken, diced
- 3 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili sauce/paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (sub with coconut amino if paleo/gluten free), separated
- 1 tbsp cooking oil of choice
Instructions
In a zip lock bag, add the diced chicken and 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (or Coconut Amino). Marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat oil on high heat in wok or skillet.
Add diced chicken and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink on outside.
Add the chili sauce and 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce (or Coconut Amino) and stir fry together.
Add the chopped jalapenos and stir fry together for about 3-5 minutes
Add the spring onions and stir fry.
Cook for another minute or until the center of the chicken is no longer pink.
Serve!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 451mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
Looking for more delicious Asian Chicken Recipes like this Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry? Check out my Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken or my Coconut Curry Chicken!
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I love a good spicy stir-fry! The sauce here looks so good!
This sounds so good. And easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely my type of yummy meal. Love it !
This sounds great! You had me at spicy! Mmm!
I love how simple this is, and it looks incredible!
This looks so quick and delicious! Yum!
Oh looks spicy~ I bet my husband would love this!
It does look easy and delicious! I wish I had this in front of me right now! 🙂
I pinned this, can’t wait to make it! Looks delicious!!
Spring onions are my favorite and I love fresh jalepeno! This would be a great lunch this week – thanks!
Such a simple and tasty stir fry. I love this kind of recipe on busy weeknights!
This sounds so good! My husband would love all of that spicy goodness.