Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy sauce made from fresh jalapenos and peaches. The chicken is seared to golden perfection and baked in a tangy honey and apple cider vinegar glaze that creates a delicious balance of flavors. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a unique, fruity twist on a classic chicken dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 3 peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat and season: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook jalapenos and peaches: In the same skillet, add the diced jalapenos and peaches. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly softened.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the mixture over the jalapenos and peaches in the skillet, stirring well and bringing it to a simmer.
- Combine and bake: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the chicken for best flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture that holds up during cooking.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before dicing.
- The sauce can be thickened more by adding an additional 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
