Jalapeno Peach Chicken
A sweet and spicy dish that combines the flavors of juicy peaches and fiery jalapenos, perfect for summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Jalapenos, Diced
- 3 Peaches, Diced
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat It Up: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Chicken: Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: Remove chicken from skillet, add jalapenos, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Peaches: Stir in peaches and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Mix the Sauce: Whisk together honey, vinegar, water, and cornstarch, then pour into the skillet, stirring until thickened.
- Bring it All Together: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Plate Up: Serve chicken on a platter and drizzle with sauce, garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a grilled version, marinate the chicken in the sauce and grill to perfection. Adjust jalapenos based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: jalapeno, peach, chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipes