Description
Jalapeno Peach Chicken brings sweet heat to your dinner table, turning a simple weeknight meal into a flavor-packed adventure your taste buds will absolutely adore. Tangy peaches and spicy jalapeños dance together, creating a perfect balance that makes this dish a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced peaches
- 2 jalapenos, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a precise 375°F and position a rack in the center.
- Dice 1 cup of fresh peaches and 2 whole jalapenos into small, uniform cubes.
- Create a vibrant mixture by combining the diced peaches, jalapenos, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a small bowl.
- Generously season 4 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper on all sides.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high until the oil shimmers.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet and sear for exactly 5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the chicken and sear the opposite side for another 5 minutes to lock in the flavor.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a clean baking dish.
- Spoon the peach-jalapeno mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Always choose ripe, fragrant peaches for the most vibrant flavor in this dish.
- Remove jalapeno seeds for a milder heat or keep them in for extra spiciness.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to help retain its juices and ensure tenderness.
- For a low-carb option, substitute honey with a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg