Description
This Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe combines savory and sweet flavors perfectly. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and topped with a delightful peach-jalapeño sauce that is sure to impress your taste buds. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Peach-Jalapeno Sauce:
- 2 ripe peaches (pitted and sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth. Add the peach slices and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently, until the peaches soften slightly and the sauce thickens.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the peach-jalapeño sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in.
- You can substitute nectarines if peaches are out of season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
