Description
Spicy-sweet jalapeño peach chicken brings summer’s boldest flavors to your dinner table. Succulent chicken mingles with juicy peaches and fiery peppers, creating a mouthwatering dish that promises culinary excitement for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Infuse chicken with a robust blend of seasonings by whisking olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a large bowl. Thoroughly coat chicken breasts, ensuring even distribution. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor penetration.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, adding a tablespoon of olive oil. Carefully place marinated chicken breasts into the hot pan, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat to medium and introduce another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté red onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh peaches, diced jalapenos, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice into the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing peaches to soften and sauce to reduce and thicken.
- Gently return cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the vibrant sauce. Allow to simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and intensify.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, generously spooning the jalapeno peach sauce over the top. Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped herbs for added brightness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, up to 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust spice level by removing jalapeno seeds for milder taste or adding more for extra heat.
- Choose ripe, firm peaches to ensure the sauce has a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with sugar-free sweetener and serve over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg