Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts seared and baked in a sweet and spicy sauce made from fresh peaches, diced jalapenos, honey, and apple cider vinegar. This oven-baked recipe combines a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it a delightful entrée for any 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
- Heat Skillet: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in juices.
- Set Chicken Aside: Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set aside temporarily.
- Cook Jalapenos and Peaches: In the same skillet, add the diced jalapenos and peaches, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened to release their flavors.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce base.
- Add Sauce: Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches in the skillet, stirring well and bringing it to a simmer to thicken.
- Return Chicken: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them to coat.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Serve the Jalapeno Peach Chicken hot, spooning the flavorful sauce over the top and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapenos based on your preferred spice level.
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Ensure the skillet used for searing is oven-safe to avoid transferring food to a baking dish.
- You can substitute apple cider vinegar with white wine vinegar if desired.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked.
