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Jalapeno Peach Chicken in oven-safe skillet with golden sauce and diced peaches

Jalapeno Peach Chicken

Tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and baked in a sweet and spicy glaze featuring fresh peaches and jalapenos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 2 ripe peaches peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced jalapenos and peaches. Cook for 2-3 minutes until peaches begin to release their juices and soften slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch until completely smooth. Pour the mixture over the jalapenos and peaches in the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the Jalapeno Peach Chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Notes

For less heat, remove all seeds from jalapenos or use only one pepper. Fresh peaches work best, but frozen or canned (drained) can be substituted. If using canned peaches, reduce honey slightly. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat to 165°F internal temperature.