Description
Jalapeño Peach Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the heat of jalapeños with the sweetness of peaches, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. This easy-to-make skillet chicken dinner is perfect for summer, offering a balance of spicy and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1½ cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (drained if canned)
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and jalapeño. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in peaches, peach preserves, vinegar, mustard, and paprika. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, mashing a few peaches to thicken the sauce.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds or add red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or grilled veggies.
- Fresh peaches are recommended for better texture, but canned peaches can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
