Description
This dish combines tender chicken with sweet peaches and a spicy kick from jalapenos for a delightful and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, searing them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Toss in the diced jalapenos and peaches, stirring continually for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the jalapenos and peaches, stirring well to combine.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve while warm, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg