Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining juicy chicken breasts with a zesty and sweet sauce made from fresh jalapenos, ripe peaches, honey, and apple cider vinegar. This recipe features a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and fruity notes, creating a delightful fusion that’s both easy to prepare and impressive for any meal.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the chicken later.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown on the outside.
- Set Chicken Aside: Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set it aside temporarily to prepare the sauce.
- Cook Jalapenos and Peaches: Using the same skillet, add the diced jalapenos and peaches and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth to create a sweet and tangy sauce.
- Combine Sauce with Jalapenos and Peaches: Pour the honey mixture over the softened jalapenos and peaches in the skillet, stirring well and bringing it to a simmer to thicken slightly.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top to coat them.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with the sauce spooned over the chicken. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeno seeds in or add more diced jalapenos.
- If fresh peaches aren’t available, frozen peaches can be used after thawing.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad to balance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
