Description
A delightful combination of sweet peaches and spicy jalapeños that makes for a heartwarming meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 3 peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides and pat them dry.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, tenting them with foil.
- Add the diced jalapeños and peaches to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the jalapeños and peaches, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest before serving.
- Serve hot, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
Notes
Let the chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before searing it to ensure even cooking. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce based on the ripeness of your peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, peach, jalapeño, family meal, sweet and spicy