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Jalapeno Peach Chicken Recipe

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5 from 71 reviews
  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful and juicy Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts seared and baked with a spicy and sweet peach-jalapeno sauce. This dish blends the heat of fresh jalapenos with the natural sweetness of peaches and honey, balanced by tangy apple cider vinegar, delivering a perfect balance of flavors for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 2 jalapenos, diced
  • 3 peaches, diced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and sauce together.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper, ensuring even flavor.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove Chicken: Take the seared chicken breasts out of the skillet and set them aside temporarily.
  5. Cook Jalapenos and Peaches: In the same skillet, add diced jalapenos and peaches and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly, which helps release their flavors.
  6. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth to create a thickening sauce.
  7. Add Sauce to Skillet: Pour the honey mixture over the softened jalapenos and peaches in the skillet, stir well, and bring the sauce to a simmer on the stove.
  8. Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece to coat them with flavor.
  9. Bake Chicken: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with the peach-jalapeno sauce spooned over the top to enjoy.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of jalapenos depending on your preferred spice level.
  • Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before baking.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature to avoid undercooking.
  • Serve with rice or a fresh salad to complement the sweet and spicy flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Jalapeno Peach Chicken, spicy chicken, peach sauce, baked chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, healthy chicken recipe

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