Description
Experience a delicious contrast of sweet and spicy with this Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe, ideal for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (skinless for a lighter dish)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (essential for flavoring)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 pieces Jalapenos (remove seeds for milder heat)
- 2 pieces Peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup Honey (or brown sugar as alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar can be used)
- 1/4 cup Water (for glaze consistency)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (can use arrowroot for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the diced jalapenos and peaches in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches, stirring well, and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving, then spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg