Description
A sweet and spicy chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a delightful sauce of fresh peaches and zesty jalapenos, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil 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.
- In the same skillet, add the diced jalapenos and peaches.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Jalapeno Peach Chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
Notes
For less heat, remove seeds from jalapenos. Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg