Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining spicy jalapenos with sweet peaches for a delicious, tangy glaze over tender chicken breasts. Seared and finished in the oven, this recipe offers a perfect balance of heat and fruitiness, making it an exciting main course for any dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Toppings
- 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 the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the chicken after searing.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown for a flavorful crust.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and keep it aside while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté jalapenos and peaches: Add diced jalapenos and peaches to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly and release their flavors.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth to create a tangy glaze.
- Combine sauce and fruits: Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches in the skillet, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer to thicken the sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spoon some sauce on top to coat them.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Rest and serve: Remove from oven, let the chicken rest a few minutes, then serve hot with the delicious jalapeno peach sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeno seeds in the dice or add an additional jalapeno.
- Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent them from turning mushy during cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat with more moisture.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the sauce and chicken to a baking dish before baking.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
