Description
This Jalapeño Peach Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of peach preserves with a hint of heat from jalapeños, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup peach preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme or chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peach preserves, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the peach mixture over the chicken, and scatter the sliced jalapeños in the pan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Rest and garnish: Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- For a sweeter finish, add extra peach preserves; for more heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
