This 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.

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Here's some extra info and tips on the ingredients:

Chili Bean Paste aka Doubanjiang

Chilli Bean Paste aka Doubanjiang 豆瓣酱, is a chunky sauce you can buy at the store that is spicy and savory. It’s traditionally made from fermented broad beans, chili peppers, soybeans, salt and flour. There are also different ones you can find, for example some will add spicy chili oil in it already.

Chili Bean Paste is often used in Sichuan food (ex: mapo tofu), which might explain why I love it because I love Sichuan food (and my grandma was from there!). I use it in my Szechuan Chicken, and Eggplants in Garlic Sauce, for example!

You can buy it at your local Asian super market or even on Amazon such as this one: Lee Kum Kee LKK Chili Bean Sauce (Toban Djan).

Note - Also if you are NOT about the spice, there is Doubanjiang that is NOT spicy also.

Jalapeno Peppers

Jalapeno peppers can get really spicy! So here are two tips:

1. Wear gloves. Especially if you wear contacts too. Jalapeno peppers spiciness will stay on your hands after you wash it for hours. Trust me on this one (source: personal experience...)
2. Soak it in water for 15 minutes after you remove the seeds and cut it in to bite sized pieces. This will remove some of the spice!

Add veggies!

I recommend customizing this dish if you have a prefer veggie! For example, I often times will add mushrooms to it! If so, stir fry the veggies with the jalapeno. I recommend not picking a veggie that cooks a long time, however, for this dish. Otherwise the jalapeno will lose it's 'crunchiness'.

How to make Jalapeno Chicken Stir Fry

Fist gather your ingredients:

• For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• For the Stir Fry:
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chili bean paste (Doubanjiang 豆瓣酱)
  • 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Marinate the chicken: First, diced your chicken in to cubes. In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).

Prep the Jalapeños: Remove stems and seeds from the jalapeños, then slice into bite-sized pieces. To reduce the heat, soak the pieces in water for 15 minutes, then drain.

Optionally, if you are afraid the jalapenos might be too spicy, you can soak it in water for 15 minutes. Then drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add garlic and marinated chicken. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.

Add the Flavor: Stir in chili bean paste, jalapeños, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, stirring frequently.

Finish and Serve: Add green onions (if using) and stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and serve hot.

By the way we literally cook this ALL the time so I have too many tasty pictures... so here's like... a crapload of them LOL:

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