Description
This Jalapeño Peach Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a delicious peach glaze infused with the heat of jalapeños. Serve this dish over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 fresh peaches (pitted and sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup peach preserves or jam
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh thyme or chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Peaches and Jalapeños: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, peaches, and jalapeño slices until fragrant and softened.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together peach preserves, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Pour into skillet with peaches and jalapeños. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer to blend flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with thyme or cilantro and serve hot over desired base.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- You can substitute nectarines or apricots for peaches if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
