Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with a sweet and spicy sauce made from fresh jalapenos, juicy peaches, honey, and apple cider vinegar. This delightful fusion of flavors creates a deliciously balanced meal that's both zesty and fruity, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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 ensure it's ready for baking the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust.
- Remove Chicken: Take the chicken out of the skillet and set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Cook Jalapenos and Peaches: In the same skillet, add the diced jalapenos and peaches. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Add Sauce to Skillet: Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches in the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Return Chicken: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top of each piece to coat them well.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with the sauce spooned generously over the chicken for a flavorful finish.
Notes
- For a milder dish, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before dicing.
- You can substitute peaches with nectarines or apricots for a different fruity twist.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer everything to a baking dish before placing in the oven.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking helps retain juices, keeping it moist and tender.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables to complement the sweet and spicy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 500 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
