Description
This Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of peaches with a spicy kick from jalapeños, creating a delightful flavor profile. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh or canned peach slices (drained if canned)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté peach slices and jalapeños. Add honey, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let everything cook together. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and peach juice before cooking.
- You can also grill the chicken for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
